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Milwaukee Water Works

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Exterior view of the Milwaukee Water Works. A little boy is riding a tricycle in the foreground.

Date Created:
circa 1890-1899
Creator:
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908

Publication Information

Creator Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
Date Created circa 1890-1899

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 12 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection H.H. Bennett Studio collection, 1843-1998
Call Number WHi(HHB)1411
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465564502121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06062

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012OAX
Legacy ID
WHi 7012

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