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Swingli House

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Outside the Swingli House, near a memorial for the first New Glarus settlers.

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1925

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GN2
Legacy ID
WHi 93891

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