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East Milwaukee Street in Janesville

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View from along right side of bridge of Milwaukee Street looking east in Janesville. The Myers House is located at the top of the hill. There is a sign for "Todds Brewery" on the right.

Date Created:
1870

Publication Information

Date Created 1870

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Janesville.45

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014F7N
Legacy ID
WHi 34848

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