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Exposition Building

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View across intersection toward the building. Caption reads: "Exposition Building, Milwaukee. (Totally Destroyed by Fire June 4 '05.)" A group of people is standing outside the building, and another group is standing on the street corner.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
E.C. Kropp Co.

Publication Information

Creator E.C. Kropp Co.
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.167

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014FE6
Legacy ID
WHi 53327

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