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Fess Hotel

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A view from the west of the Fess Hotel, 123 East Doty Street.

Date Created:
1977

Publication Information

Date Created 1977

Physical Description

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Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number D120-10

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013U6H
Legacy ID
WHi 35599

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