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Post Office

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The tower of the building is on the right, with flag poles at various peaks on the roof. On the right across the street is a building with classical style pillars. Caption reads: "Post Office, Milwaukee."

Date Created:
1931

Publication Information

Date Created 1931

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.475

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014FEV
Legacy ID
WHi 54462

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