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View Southeast from Courthouse

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Elevated view southeast from the courthouse at E. Kilbourn Avenue and N. Jackson Street. The Northwestern Mutual home office building and Chicago and North Western railroad depot are on the left. The clock tower and Lake Michigan are in the distance.

Creator:
Joseph Brown & Son

Publication Information

Creator Joseph Brown & Son

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Joseph Brown negatives and photographs, circa 1890-circa 1945
Call Number PH 6506.47

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0133ZT
Legacy ID
WHi 47562

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