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McDonald Residence from Park Avenue and 2nd Street

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Home of John McDonald, Park Avenue and Second Street. General U.S. Grant was a guest at this home at one time.

Date Created:
1920

Publication Information

Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Fond du Lac.37

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013R3V
Legacy ID
WHi 31118

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