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Schoenleber Memorial Clock Tower

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Close-up of the clock in the tower in the Milwaukee Civic Center Plaza. The clock hangs from the inside roof of the three-legged tower in a teardrop-shaped section.

Date Created:
1970

Publication Information

Date Created 1970

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.533

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014FHG
Legacy ID
WHi 54716

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