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Vaughn Library

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View of the Vaughn Library building, built of brick in 1888 in the Romanesque Revival style. It was supported by retail, apartments and offices located on the first floor. A major renovation and restoration occurred in 1982. An extensive Property Record is on the Wisconsin Historical Society website, see "Property Record, 502 W 2nd St (aka Main St W), Architecture and History Inventory." It is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places.

Date Created:
1890
Creator:
Krause, E.

Publication Information

Creator Krause, E.
Date Created 1890

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Ashland.44

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QIK
Legacy ID
WHi 28820

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