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Superior Public Library

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Text on front reads: "Superior Public Library, Superior, Wis." A Carnegie Library, built in 1902 of brick in the Neoclassical style. It was the oldest Carnegie Library built in Wisconsin. An automobile is parked at the curb and pedestrians are on the sidewalk.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
Bloom Bros. Co. (Minneapolis, Minn.)

Publication Information

Creator Bloom Bros. Co. (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Date Created 1915

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013YE9
Legacy ID
WHi 150211

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