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Y.M.C.A. Building

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View across driveway towards the YMCA building, with red brick with a gabled roof. Caption reads: "Y.M.C.A. Bldg., Lake Geneva, Wis."

Date Created:
1906
Creator:
Koelling & Klappenbach, Chicago

Publication Information

Creator
Koelling & Klappenbach, Chicago
Date Created
1906

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013XBF
Legacy ID
WHi 132955

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