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Oshkosh Public Library

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View across street towards the Oshkosh Public Library, located on Washington Avenue. The cornerstone was laid in May of 1899 and the library was finally complete in September of 1900. Caption reads: "Public Library, Oshkosh, Wis."

Date Created:
1908

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Date Created 1908

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Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s

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Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TNP
Legacy ID
WHi 43534

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