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Hotel Martin

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Elevated view of hotel on Wisconsin Street. The hotel was opened for business in January of 1914. A flag is flying from the roof. Pedestrians are walking on the sidewalk in front of the building and a car is parked in front with a streetcar passing the front entrance.

Date Created:
1914

Publication Information

Date Created 1914

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.316

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013V2P
Legacy ID
WHi 53905

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