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Building under construction on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. A small storage area with dirt piles, scattered lumber, and support girders for the building are clearly visible.

Date Created:
1951
Creator:
Houghton, Richard D.

Publication Information

Creator Houghton, Richard D.
Date Created 1951

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Madison UW.404

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013VE4
Legacy ID
WHi 57848

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