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Birge Hall

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Exterior view from the Chemistry building area across lawn of Birge Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Date Created:
1916
Creator:
Albertype Co.

Publication Information

Creator Albertype Co.
Date Created 1916

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Madison UW.206

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014FKF
Legacy ID
WHi 57432

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