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Historical Library Doors
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Detail view of the two doors at the north end of the Wisconsin Historical Society Library reading room which provided access to the separate periodical reading room. The large round object in the center is one of the three, marble-topped radiators located at each end of the room.
1914
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1914 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 18 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | State Historical Society of Wisconsin photographs, 1880-2010 |
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| Call Number | PH 5072 1914 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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