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Prentiss Residence

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Home of William Augustus Prentiss, built in 1836 and burned in 1845. Small two-story house. Four people are standing around the house.

Date Created:
1840

Publication Information

Date Created
1840

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
12 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.477

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UTC
Legacy ID
WHi 54464

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