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Scalloped Shingles

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Scalloped shingles, also known as fish scale shingles, on a house at 518 West Washington Avenue.

Date Created:
June 6, 1976
Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator
Potter, James T.
Date Created
June 6, 1976

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This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.

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COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01321L
Legacy ID
WHi 36944

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