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Passenger Pigeon Monument

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The Passenger Pigeon Monument was designed and built around 1947. It was erected by the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology.

Date Created:
1947
Creator:
Peterson, Harvard

Publication Information

Creator Peterson, Harvard
Date Created 1947

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Wyalusing State Park.4

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013R9L
Legacy ID
WHi 34684

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