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Village of Bloomington

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Oval-framed view of the village, founded by Delos W. Taft, had its name changed to Bloomington in 1867. It had been named Tafton.

Date Created:
1864

Publication Information

Date Created 1864

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 22 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Bloomington.25

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QQJ
Legacy ID
WHi 29558

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