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Interior view of the front door of the Charles A. Grignon House before restoration. The house was built between 1837 and 1839 of materials brought by water from New York.

Date Created:
1940

Publication Information

Date Created
1940

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
8 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Green Bay Mss 182 Box 3, Folder 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014EPM
Legacy ID
WHi 83700

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