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Capitol Heating Plant

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Hazy eastern view of the Capitol Heating Plant on East Main Street.

Date Created:
1939

Publication Information

Date Created
1939

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
unknown

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 3-2481

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013U4I
Legacy ID
WHi 34336

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