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View from City Hall

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Elevated view of Milwaukee buildings as seen from City Hall, including churches, the Milwaukee Central Police Station and Light Horse Squadron Armory on Broadway Street.

Date Created:
1904

Publication Information

Date Created 1904

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.618

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014FL2
Legacy ID
WHi 54784

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