Historical Cavalcade of Wisconsin Industry exhibit photographs, 1958.

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Historical Cavalcade of Wisconsin Industry exhibit photographs, 1958.

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Photographs of the Cavalcade of Industry exhibit at the Wisconsin State Fair, Milwaukee, Wis., 1958. Included are images of tools, early machinery, and visitors. The exhibit was prepared by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.

10 photographs (1 folder)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6924195

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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