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Quality Service Laundry Fire

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Fire fighters standing on the roof of Quality Service Laundry at 1202 Regent Street as smoke is billowing out from below.

Date Created:
November 7, 1953
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created November 7, 1953

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 6442.5188A

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011X0C
Legacy ID
WHi 83592

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