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The Plocker Tavern
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A copy of an older photograph of the William Plocker (Plokker) Tavern south of Fairwater. An unidentified couple sits in the front yard; the man holds a rake. The front (gable) end of the building has fancy eave brackets and a porch with stone foundation. There is a low wing to the right.
1925
Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928
Publication Information
| Creator | Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928 |
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| Date Created | 1925 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 17 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929 |
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| Call Number | PH 155 F |
| 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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