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Tilt-a-Whirl

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Kids smiling gleefully on the Tilt-a-Whirl carnival ride while workers manage the controls in the background on a sunny summer day.

Date Created:
June 17, 1987
Creator:
Grow, Jason

Publication Information

Creator Grow, Jason
Date Created June 17, 1987

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee photographs, 1955-1956, 1960-1965
Call Number PH 2737

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137E5
Legacy ID
WHi 9488

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