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1956 Parade of Homes in Meadowood

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This house in the 1956 Parade of Homes in Meadowood with its illuminated device for showing the house numbers has been wired to the exact standards of the Madison Area Adequate Wiring Bureau. Indication of the code appears in the Madison Area Adequate Wiring Bureau symbol under the house numbers.

Date Created:
June 12, 1956
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created June 12, 1956

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.6134E

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0122D1
Legacy ID
WHi 92526

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