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Main Street on the Square

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View down Main Street on the Capitol Square. Caption reads: "Main Street, looking West."

Date Created:
1900

Publication Information

Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 15 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Madison.699

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UGR
Legacy ID
WHi 3472

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