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Downtown District

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Elevated view looking north on N. Water Street from W. St. Paul Avenue. City Hall is in the left background.

Date Created:
May 23, 1914
Creator:
Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928

Publication Information

Creator Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928
Date Created May 23, 1914

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Joseph Brown negatives and photographs, circa 1890-circa 1945
Call Number PH 6506.212

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014ABB
Legacy ID
WHi 48072

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