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Monona Lake Assembly Auditorium
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Monona Lake Assembly Auditorium and grounds. Designed by Morrison H. Vail of Chicago, built in 1900 by John H. Starck Co., John H. Findorff, vice-president. There is an American flag flying from the top of the auditorium. Torn down in 1943.
1910
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W0137N3
WHi 87595
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