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Civil War Memorial

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Milwaukee Court of Honor, in front of the Public Library. View from below of the statue "The Victorious Charge" with four figures.

Date Created:
1950

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Date Created
1950

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Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013UWT
Legacy ID
WHi 53123

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