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Public Safety Building

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Six story building with three flag poles above the main entrance. Several people are on the sidewalk around the building and cars parked on the road.

Date Created:
1940

Publication Information

Date Created
1940

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
17 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.480

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014FEL
Legacy ID
WHi 54470

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