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Kilbourntown House

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House built by Benjamin Church in 1844. Restored, it stands in Estabrook Park. Two men near front porch, from left to right: Frederic Heath, President of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, and H. Harshaw Hay, architect.

Date Created:
1943

Publication Information

Date Created
1943

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.261

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013UZY
Legacy ID
WHi 53748

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