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Prescott House

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Exterior view of the Prescott House, an inn built in 1856 that served the nearby farmers until about 1870.

Date Created:
1932

Publication Information

Date Created
1932

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
17 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Prescott.13
Conditions For Physical Access
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013SC7
Legacy ID
WHi 40587

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