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Poultry Building

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Interior view of the Poultry Building at the Wisconsin State Fair, showing the chickens entered in the competition in their cages. The patriotic decor suggests that the undated image may have been taken during World War II.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968
Call Number PH 4072

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PN9
Legacy ID
WHi 33350

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