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Men standing along the bar of local saloon owned by Liegeois Brothers. Blacksmith Joseph Liegeois, Jr. and his brother John are on the end of the bar. John Leigeois was President of Abrams Bank for many years. Louis Liegeois is shown at the right end of the bar. A sign on the back of the bar says: "Meet Friendly, Drink Moderately, Pay on Delivery, Part Quietly, & Call Again."
1892
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1892 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Liegeois family photographs, copied 1978 |
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| Call Number | (X3)34344 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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