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Aerial View of Isthmus from the West

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Aerial view of isthmus looking east toward Lake Mendota and the Wisconsin State Capitol, with Lake Monona and the horizon in the background.

Date Created:
1930
Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

Publication Information

Creator Diemer, Melvin E.
Date Created 1930

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number (D483)10771

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TVT
Legacy ID
WHi 31351

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