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Fire at Fitzgibbons Building

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Fire fighters applying water to the burning Fitzgibbons building downtown.

Date Created:
August 28, 1948
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created August 28, 1948

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 6442.1895B

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011RX7
Legacy ID
WHi 54419

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