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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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WHi 31094
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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."
