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View of the Old Post Office

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View across Mifflin Street towards the old Madison Post Office, with a streetcar stopped in front of the building.

Date Created:
1902

Publication Information

Date Created 1902

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Madison.894

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UQH
Legacy ID
WHi 50993

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