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Dance Hall in Milwaukee

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Exterior of one of Milwaukee's largest dance halls, with a sign on the front reading: "Dreamland." There are other buildings along the street and people walking on the sidewalk.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
City Club of Milwaukee

Publication Information

Creator
City Club of Milwaukee
Date Created
circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129NF
Legacy ID
WHi 65087

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