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Fess Hotel Sign on Side of Building

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View towards the front right corner of the Fess Hotel, and the sign painted on the right side of the Fess Hotel that reads: "Fess Hotel, 75 Rooms 30 Baths • Free Showers • Rates Daily Weekly, Coffee Shop".

Date Created:
1958
Creator:
Vesey, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Vesey, Richard
Date Created 1958

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Vesey photographs and negatives, 1955-1963
Call Number PH 3365, Envelope 290

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013F3I
Legacy ID
WHi 150022

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