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Bus Fire

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A Madison fire truck parks at the scene of a Greyhound bus fire at the corner of East Main Street and South Pinckney Street in front of the S.S. Kresge store.

Date Created:
May 1, 1951
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created May 1, 1951

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.3926

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder The Capital Times; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011UIO
Legacy ID
WHi 70532

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