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Vilas House

Image

View of Vilas House. The name on the building is Levi B. Vilas.

Date Created:
1878
Creator:
Snyder, Van Vechten & Co.

Publication Information

Creator Snyder, Van Vechten & Co.
Date Created 1878

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 45 x 38 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 202

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01473F
Legacy ID
WHi 142446

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