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City Hall

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The Milwaukee Sentinel Semi-Centennial Souvenir. City Hall and street in front with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians.

Date Created:
1895

Publication Information

Date Created 1895

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 41 x 51 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number May-61

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Conditions For Use This image is © copyrighted property of Journal Sentinel Inc. and is provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society subject to contract.  Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UST
Legacy ID
WHi 53117

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