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Light Horse Squadron Armory

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Front of armory on Broadway Street, which has a single turret and a sign that reads "Light Horse Squadron Armory." Housed the Light Squadron of the Wisconsin National Guard.

Date Created:
1899

Publication Information

Date Created 1899

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.29

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UUI
Legacy ID
WHi 52871

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