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Washburn Observatory

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Exterior view of the Washburn Observatory on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction

Publication Information

Creator University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction
Date Created 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number (W63)31840

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VRZ
Legacy ID
WHi 61559

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