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Aerial View of Milwaukee County Court House

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Aerial view of courthouse in center foreground with snow on the ground.

Date Created:
1940
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created 1940

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 22 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.11

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013UTO
Legacy ID
WHi 52840

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