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Hudson Public Library

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Interior view of the Hudson Public Library. The library opened in 1904 and was funded by Andrew Carnegie with a gift of $12,000. In the room is a children's reading table, and bookshelves lining the walls with stuffed birds displayed on top.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photographs of the exteriors and interiors of public library buildings in Wisconsin, 1890-1948, 1959
Call Number PH 1683

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014CIX
Legacy ID
WHi 64269

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