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Berlin Shops from Bell Tower

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Colorized postcard of an elevated view of Berlin Shops. There are piles of lumber and freight cars in the foreground. A factory with a water tower is in the background. In the far distance is the Rock River. Caption reads: "Berlin Shops from Bell Tower, Beloit, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
E.C. Kropp Co.

Publication Information

Creator E.C. Kropp Co.
Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013W7X
Legacy ID
WHi 102224

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