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Portable Fan

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Sam Adair of 4380 N Wildwood Av., Shorewood, Wisconsin wearing fan labeled Rheem Personal Portable Air Conditioner around his neck to stay cool.

Date Created:
June 14, 1956

Publication Information

Date Created
June 14, 1956

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Conditions For Use
This image is © copyrighted property of Journal Sentinel Inc. and is provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society subject to contract.  Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
Rights Holder
Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A48
Legacy ID
WHi 7017

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4380 E WILDWOOD AVE

4380 E WILDWOOD AVE

226897

Located in Shorewood, Milwaukee County

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Property Record
4441-4443 E WILDWOOD AVE

4441-4443 E WILDWOOD AVE

226923

Located in Shorewood, Milwaukee County

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