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Lakefront

Image

Skyline view, from across the water towards the lakefront.

Date Created:
1945
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created 1945

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.621

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013VNA
Legacy ID
WHi 54780

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