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"Lawton's Folly"

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"Lawton's Folly," the home of Joseph Lawton, built in 1851, between De Pere and Ft. Howard. Joseph Lawton came from Pennsylvannia. This building no longer exists.

Date Created:
1885

Publication Information

Date Created
1885

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
16 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Green Bay.154

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013SRQ
Legacy ID
WHi 31659

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