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Exposition Building

Image

Stereograph; image of building before it was destroyed by fire in 1905. View from across the street. Two small groups of children sit on both sides of the curb.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
Union View Company

Publication Information

Creator Union View Company
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.165

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UXU
Legacy ID
WHi 53325

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