Drawing
Milwaukee Bank Riot
Drawing depicting the Milwaukee Bank Riot of June 24, 1861. A large crowd is gathered outside the State Bank and Mitchell's Bank. A fire burns in the street as dirt and other objects are hurled at the bank buildings. Several windows are broken on both buildings. |
Image ID: | 104419 |
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Creation Date: | 1897 |
Creator Name: | Heath, Frederick |
City: | Milwaukee |
County: | Milwaukee |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
Genre: | Drawing |
Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | CF 5852 |
Original Dimensions: | 9.5 x 6.25 inches |
Clothing and dress |
Hats |
Suits (Clothing) |
Fires |
Banks and banking |
Cities and towns |
Crowds |
Riots |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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