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American House

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Engraving of the American House at 1 North Pinckney Street. It burned down in a fire in 1868.

Date Created:
1860

Publication Information

Date Created
1860

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
29 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison.45

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TZ3
Legacy ID
WHi 31339

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A drawing of the American House, 1 North Pinckney Street. It burned down in a fire in 1868.

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