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Butternut House
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View of the Butternut House in the Kohler Foundation restoration project. The service building at the right in the background is operated by the Conservation Department. The Butternut House was the residence of Sylvanus Wade's eldest daughter and her husband.
1953
Kohler Foundation, Inc.
Publication Information
| Creator | Kohler Foundation, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1953 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 19 x 24 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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| Call Number | PF Greenbush.1 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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W013R7W
WHi 31967
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1950
View of the Butternut House without the cupola. The Butternut House was the residence of Sylvanus Wade's eldest daughter and her husband.
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1950
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1935
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