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Water Tower at East Washington Avenue
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The monthly horse market on East Washington Avenue between Pinckney and Webster Streets. The 125-foot-high water tower (1890-1921) and Amerika, (1889-1922) office of the prominent Norwegian-American newspaper at the time, are also in view.
circa 1895
Nielson, Andrew C. & Nielson, Edward, Madison, Wisconsin
Publication Information
| Creator | Nielson, Andrew C. & Nielson, Edward, Madison, Wisconsin |
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| Date Created | circa 1895 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | (X22)4482 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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