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Foundation For House

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Elevated view of construction workers placing rebar in the foundation of a house in preparation for concrete to be poured.

Date Created:
1937
Creator:
Miller, Raymond J.

Publication Information

Creator
Miller, Raymond J.
Date Created
1937

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
7 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Milwaukee Mss 191.40.6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013D89
Legacy ID
WHi 63063

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