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Tower Tea Room

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View down road of an automobile parked outside the two-story Tower Tea Room, Rest Lake. The one-story building on the right has a sign that says "Crank Case Service."

Date Created:
1938
Creator:
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)
Date Created 1938
Language English

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Allan Born photographs, circa 1930 - circa 1940
Call Number M2005.099.554
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126277102121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m2005099

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011MB8
Legacy ID
WHi 86431

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