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Wells Building

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Elevated view of the Wells Building. Caption reads: "Wells Building, Milwaukee."

Date Created:
circa 1905

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.663

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VIW
Legacy ID
WHi 54141

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