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Wells Building

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Elevated view of the Wells Building on a street corner. Caption reads: "Wells Bldg, Milwaukee, Wis."

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.665

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VHR
Legacy ID
WHi 54134

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