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Prairie House
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Clothes dry on a line behind the Prairie House Inn north of Monroe. The house has an exposed stone lower level and a porch wrapping around the two sides which are visible. There is a barn on a hill behind the house and an orchard to the left.
1925
Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928
Publication Information
| Creator | Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1925 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 155 M |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464632702121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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