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Memorial Union

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Terrace at the Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Pedestrians are walking along the shoreline of Lake Mendota. The University of Wisconsin Boathouse is behind trees on the terrace, and a rowing crew is near the shoreline.

Date Created:
1929
Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

Publication Information

Creator Diemer, Melvin E.
Date Created 1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number (D479)461

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VOB
Legacy ID
WHi 58003

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