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Pfister Hotel

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Exterior view across intersection toward the Pfister Hotel. Caption at right reads: "Milwaukee, Hotel Pfister."

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.454

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013LHJ
Legacy ID
WHi 47588

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