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Fire Damage; Grant School

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Grant School in the aftermath of Fond du Lac's biggest fire — September 26, 1908. Caption reads: "Grant School."

Date Created:
September 26, 1908

Publication Information

Date Created
September 26, 1908

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013WW8
Legacy ID
WHi 126212

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