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Macy Library
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View of a two-story octagonal structure amongst trees. Caption reads: "Possibly Wisconsin's most unusual bit of 'octagonda' is just outside of Fond du Lac. John P. Macy built this in the sixties as a library. It could be entered only by a second story bridge from his country home."
1940
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Public Library, Fond du Lac, Wis.
1948
Exterior view from street towards the Fond du Lac Public Library. Caption reads: "Public Libarry, Fond Du Lac, Wis."
Fond du Lac Public Library
1900
Exterior of the Fond du Lac Public Library, with people standing on the front steps to the building. Caption reads: "Public Library, Fond du Lac, Wis."
Fond du Lac Public Library
1900
Drawing of the exterior of the Fond du Lac Public Library. Van Ryn and Degelleke architects. Caption reads: "Public Library, Fond du Lac, Wis."
