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Appleton Free Public Library

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Interior view of the Appleton Free Public Library. There are reading tables, a librarian's desk, and bookshelves. Large light fixtures are hanging from the exposed beam ceiling, and there are three marble columns crowned with ionic capitals.

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Ross, William T.

Publication Information

Creator Ross, William T.
Date Created 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 19 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photographs of the exteriors and interiors of public library buildings in Wisconsin, 1890-1948, 1959
Call Number PH 1683

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014CHZ
Legacy ID
WHi 63545

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