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Dane County Courthouse

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Exterior view of the Dane County Courthouse, the second on that site at 207 West Main Street. A streetcar is in front of the arched entrance. The building was erected in 1885 and razed in 1958.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
Middleton Family

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Creator
Middleton Family
Date Created
1900

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Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01377O
Legacy ID
WHi 83364

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