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Capitol View of West Washington Avenue

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Elevated view looking down West Washington Avenue at the Congregational Church (on the left) and the Grace Episcopal Church, two of the era's large and lavish churches.

Date Created:
circa 1870-1879
Creator:
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923

Publication Information

Creator
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923
Contributor
Dahl, Lewis
Date Created
circa 1870-1879

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(D31)543
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011ORO
Legacy ID
WHi 4122

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