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Milwaukee Academy

Image

Corner of Van Buren and Oneida Streets. An ornate iron and glass lamp post is in the center of the image between two trees.

Date Created:
1920

Publication Information

Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
17 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.338

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014FEZ
Legacy ID
WHi 53943

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