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Madison Apartment Fire

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Madison firemen fighting an apartment fire at 146 West Johnson street.

Date Created:
February 19, 1959
Creator:
Stein, Edwin

Publication Information

Creator Stein, Edwin
Date Created February 19, 1959

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Edwin Stein negatives and photographs, 1952-1965
Call Number PH 2709.0983

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012F0T
Legacy ID
WHi 141944

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