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Melchior House

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The Melchior Hotel on the Mississippi River, with the "brewery at near end." There is a prominent stone portion at right center with several wings or additions on either side, somewhat obscured by trees. The portion at far left is brick.

Date Created:
August 5, 1925
Creator:
Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928

Publication Information

Creator Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928
Date Created August 5, 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929
Call Number PH 155 T
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464632702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012PFI
Legacy ID
WHi 67069

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