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Madison Public Library

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Copy of an artist's rendition of the exterior view of the Madison Public Library. The library opened in 1905 and was funded by a $75,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie.

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Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
20 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014CJO
Legacy ID
WHi 64617

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