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Washington Monument

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Washington Monument on Grand Avenue with a streetcar coming up the street in the background. Caption reads: "Washington Monument on Grand Ave., Milwaukee."

Date Created:
1900

Publication Information

Date Created
1900

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.636

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VNK
Legacy ID
WHi 54595

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