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Photographs

The Manhattan Block

Image

Elevated view of the Manhattan Building (tallest structure) on North 2nd Street between West Michigan Street and West Wisconsin Avenue.

Date Created:
October 20, 1914
Creator:
Joseph Brown & Son

Publication Information

Creator
Joseph Brown & Son
Date Created
October 20, 1914

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6506.79

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01340M
Legacy ID
WHi 47671

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