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Columbus Day Parade in Wausau

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View of a large Columbus Day parade from Jackson and Third Streets. In the extreme right foreground is Conrad Althen's Store, and the Anderson and Larson Saloon is just behind it on the corner. Across the street is a large drugstore.

Date Created:
1892

Publication Information

Date Created 1892

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 19 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Wausau.19

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QG5
Legacy ID
WHi 10607

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