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Ferry Street

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View from bridge on river. Storefronts and homes line the road that stretches to the horizon.

Date Created:
1856

Publication Information

Date Created 1856

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Oshkosh.105

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013V9V
Legacy ID
WHi 55178

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