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Steele Tavern
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Steele Tavern, built in 1849. The large, two-story wooden building with a rear wing, is in a state of neglect. The portion on the left has twelve over eight windows; the right has six over six windows. Many of the first floor windows have been boarded over.
1923
Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928
Publication Information
| Creator | Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928 |
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| Date Created | 1923 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929 |
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| Call Number | PH 155 N |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464632702121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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