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Old Nora General Store Destroyed by Fire

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Firemen douse smoldering ruins of the Old Nora General Store on Highway 12-18 at BN and Nora Road in the Town of Cottage Grove.

Date Created:
March 21, 1960
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created March 21, 1960

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.7652B

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0124BN
Legacy ID
WHi 104788

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