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Old Water Tower

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East Washington Avenue from the Capitol Park with a view of the water tower, which stood from 1890 to 1920.

Date Created:
1915

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Date Created
1915

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Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J6G
Legacy ID
WHi 10756

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