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Down Wells Street

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Elevated view down Wells Street from the first Wisconsin National Bank Building. Commerce office on lower left.

Date Created:
1952
Creator:
Milwaukee Public Museum

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Public Museum
Date Created 1952

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.13

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013UUZ
Legacy ID
WHi 52842

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