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Octagon House

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The octagon house. Text on back reads: Whitewater's octagon house is a frame one which dates back to 1855. The porch was added only a generation ago, the kitchen addition some years earlier."

Date Created:
1940

Publication Information

Date Created
1940

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Whitewater.23

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013RDQ
Legacy ID
WHi 35460

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