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City Hall

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Wells Street Bridge occupies the bottom center of the image, with City Hall in the center background. Three men are walking on the bridge.

Date Created:
1939

Publication Information

Date Created 1939

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 28 x 36 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PH 3-2545

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014FEI
Legacy ID
WHi 53111

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