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Wisconsin State Capitol from King Street

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View of the top of King Street towards the Wisconsin State Capitol. Signs on the commercial building on the right corner read: "Huegel Hyland Shoes" and "Photo Center".

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

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013F46
Legacy ID
WHi 150025

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