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Armory Tower

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Armory tower with crenels and narrow arched windows. The building is on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and is also known as the Red Gym or Old Red.

Date Created:
1955
Creator:
William Wollin Studio

Publication Information

Creator William Wollin Studio
Date Created 1955

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 24 cm

Collection Information

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

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013VFQ
Legacy ID
WHi 57159

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