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Pulling a Hearse out of the River
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An antique 82-year-old horse-drawn hearse, pushed by pranksters into the Milwaukee River near the North Avenue bridge, being pulled out by a tow-truck, as owner Maurice Belfor rides on top for ballast. Mr. Belfor purchased the hearse from a farmer near Stevens Point.
April 1, 1958
Koshollek, George P., Jr.
Publication Information
| Creator | Koshollek, George P., Jr. |
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| Date Created | April 1, 1958 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin Thematic Panels Project, 1965-1967 and 1982-1984 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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