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Commission House District
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Elevated view of Lower Broadway with horse-drawn vehicles on both sides of the road. A long red building is in the left foreground angling to the right. A road runs alongside buildings with many horse-drawn vehicles. Caption reads: "Commission House District on Lower Broadway, Milwaukee."
1910
E.C. Kropp Co.
Publication Information
| Creator | E.C. Kropp Co. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1910 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PF Milwaukee.119 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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