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Canal and Congress Streets in Bloomington

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Slightly elevated view of street corner, with two buildings that have been destroyed by a fire, a brick fence, and some trees. There is a wooden cart in the lower right corner.

Date Created:
1880

Publication Information

Date Created 1880

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Bloomington.5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QUK
Legacy ID
WHi 29538

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