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State Street

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Elevated view from rooftops of what was known as Watertown Plank road, looking west from about North 35th Street. Several homes, and many open fields occupy the space.

Date Created:
1870

Publication Information

Date Created
1870

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.554

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013V6H
Legacy ID
WHi 54744

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