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Building Ruins

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View of the ruins of a large, stone building. A man stands amidst the rubble and looks toward the camera. Caption on back of stereograph reads, "Oshkosh Ruins." "Phoenix House No. III."

Creator:
Holly, M. S.

Publication Information

Creator
Holly, M. S.

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Format
Image

Collection Information

Call Number
0908000086

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013YWO
Legacy ID
WHi 65511

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