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Durkee House

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Elevated view of the Durkee House built by Charles Durkee in 1843.

Date Created:
1860

Publication Information

Date Created 1860

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 24 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Kenosha.16

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013SYR
Legacy ID
WHi 35378

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