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Sawyer House

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View across street towards Senator Philetus Sawyer's residence. Sawyer was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1881. People are posing in horse-drawn vehicles in the foreground.

Date Created:
1863

Publication Information

Date Created
1863

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(X2)18710

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TRC
Legacy ID
WHi 43526

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