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Public School

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Three-quarter view from front of the public school, which is a two-story wood frame building with a belfry. There are two doors at the front of the building. A woodshed is behind on the left, and there is an outhouse on the right in the background.

Date Created:
1916
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1916

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)02049

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GT0
Legacy ID
WHi 101158

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