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Old Post Office

Image

Stereograph of the old Post Office that was located at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Mifflin Street.

Date Created:
1880
Creator:
Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906

Publication Information

Creator Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906
Date Created 1880

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Madison.891

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UOP
Legacy ID
WHi 50989

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