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City Hall Square
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Elevated view of old City Hall building at right center facing the camera. Electric power poles are along the street, along which horse-drawn carriages and trolleys travel. A large clock is on the sidewalk to the right, and many buildings line the road into the distance.
1890
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1890 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 16 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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| Call Number | PF Milwaukee.95 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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