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City Hall

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Elevated view of City Hall at intersection bustling with pedestrians, streetcars, and parked automobiles.

Date Created:
April 29, 1921
Creator:
Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928

Publication Information

Creator Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928
Date Created April 29, 1921

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Joseph Brown negatives and photographs, circa 1890-circa 1945
Call Number PH 6506.66

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013418
Legacy ID
WHi 47645

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