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Old Plankinton Mansion Revisited, 1978
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A Milwaukee Journal article outlining the history of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion and discussing its architectural features, September 3, 1978.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Elizabeth Plankinton Residence
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Reprint of a Milwaukee Magazine article about the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, describing the history of the building and providing photographs of some of the more notable architectural details.
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Women's volleyball team watches from sideline, 1976
Coaches (Athletics); College sports; Marquette University -- Sports for women; Sports for women; Volleyball for women;
Women's volleyball team watches from sideline, gathered around coach Catherine (Tat) Shiely. Clockwise from left are Katherine (Muhr) O'Driscoll (13), Deborah Lavender (in jacket), Elizabeth (Doyle) Treacy (10), Elizabeth (Mansfield) Carroll,...
Marquette University Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame

The Lost Love Mansion, 1972
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A short article, with several pictures, which discusses the history and architecture of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, published in New Day, March 18, 1972.
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Women's volleyball team watches from sideline, 1976
Coaches (Athletics); College sports; Marquette University -- Sports for women; Sports for women; Volleyball for women;
Women's volleyball team watches from sideline, gathered around coach Catherine (Tat) Shiely. Clockwise from left are Katherine (Muhr) O'Driscoll (13), Deborah Lavender (in jacket), Elizabeth (Doyle) Treacy (10), Elizabeth (Mansfield) Carroll,...
Women in Blue and Gold

St. Elizabeth's chapel, n.d.
Building (Construction); Log cabins -- South Dakota; Tents -- South Dakota -- 1920-1930; Wooden-frame buildings -- South Dakota; Church buildings -- South Dakota; Church buildings -- Design and construction; Catholic Church -- Missions -- South...
St. Elizabeth's, the first chapel on White Clay Creek near Oglala
Captions on image: Top: St. Elizabeth's, the first chapel at White Clay; bottom: St. Elizabeth Chapel
Holy Rosary Mission - Red Cloud Indian School

Gesu Golden Anniversary Edition of the Marquette Tribune, 1943
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Special issue of the Marquette Tribune issued in honor of the 50th anniversary of Gesu Church, December 2, 1943.
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Hildegarde and Elizabeth Taylor in Paris, France, 1950
Hildegarde, 1906-2005; Taylor, Elizabeth; Hilton, Conrad N., Jr.; Unidentified
Hildegarde and Elizabeth Taylor meet in the George V Hotel in Paris. To the right of Taylor is her husband, Conrad N. Hilton, Jr.
In the Spotlight

Campus Landmarks Face Death, circa March 1973
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A Marquette Tribune article that provides a history of the Plankinton mansions and explains why they were being torn down, March 14, 1973.
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Elizabeth (Betsy) Olle jumps and spikes volleyball, 1993
College sports; Marquette University -- Sports for women; Sports for women; Volleyball for women;
Elizabeth (Betsy) Olle jumps and spikes volleyball with Coach Catherine (Tat) Shiely in background, 1993.
Marquette University Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame

Elizabeth (Doyle) Treacy sets volleyball, 1976
College sports; Marquette University -- Sports for women; Sports for women; Volleyball for women;
Elizabeth (Doyle) Treacy sets volleyball. Also visible are Katherine (Muhr) O'Driscoll (13), Maureen Feeney (braided hair), Kelly (Schramka) Steinmetz, and Kathleen (Kathy) Andrykowski (20).
Marquette University Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame

The Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion crumbles into a huge pile of rubble, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
The Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion crumbles into a huge pile of rubble during the demolition process, October 1980.
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The entryway of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, during its time as the Knights of Columbus Building, circa October 1979
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Detail view of the main entryway of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, during its time as the Knights of Columbus Building, circa October 1979.
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View of the southeast corner of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa November 1973
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A view of the south and east facades of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, which housed the Knights of Columbus for the majority of its life, cirac November 1973.
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The Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, as viewed from North 15th Street, circa November 1973
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
View of the west facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, as it was seen from North 15th Street, circa November 1973.
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View of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, covered in snow one March day
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
The Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, photographed while it was covered in snow one March day.
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The Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, with McCormick Hall in the background, circa November 1973
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
View of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion from the southeast, with McCormick Hall in the background, circa November 1973.
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Detail view of the west side of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, as seen from North 15th Street, 1979
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Detail view of the west side of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, as seen from what was once North 15th Street, October 1979.
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Plankinton falls; razing prompts many questions, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A Marquette Tribune article about the unexpected demolition of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, October 15, 1980.
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A side entrance to an addition to the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa 1979
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Side entrance to an addition to the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, added by the Knights of Columbus while they used the building, circa October 1979.
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Detail view of the south facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, circa 1979
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Detail view of the south facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, showing the Knights of Columbus sisgn and the relationship to McCormick Hall, circa October 1979.
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The east facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, circa Novmeber 1973
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
The east facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, which exhibits its ornate Romanesque features, including a turret and porte cochere, circa November 1973.
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Northeast view of the first floor main hall staircase in the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa 1973
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Northeast view of the first floor main hall staircase in the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, displaying the intricate woodwork of the stairs and ceiling, which was found throughout the home, circa November 1973.
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A close-up view of an attic window of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, circa 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A close-up view of a window in the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, providing a closer look at some of the unique architectural features of the building, circa 1980.
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The south facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion during the demolition process, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
The south facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion during the demolition process, October 1980.
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Individuals protest the demolition of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion at the corner of 15th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Individuals protest the demolition of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, which was demolished before the proper permits were acquired, on the corner of 15th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue, October 1980.
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Onlookers stand close by as demolition occurs at the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Onlookers stand close by as demolition occurs at the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, October 1980. One individual holds a poster that reads, "Where are you Mayer Maier?"
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A bulldozer destroys part of the east side of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A bulldozer destroys part of the east side of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, October 1980.
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An unidentified gentleman is interviewed by a news crew at the site of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
An unidentified gentleman is interviewed by a news crew at the site of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, October 1980. In the background, the building is in a partial state of destruction.
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A bulldozer stands beside a pile of rubble that once was a part of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A bulldozer stands beside a pile of rubble that once was a part of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, October 1980.
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A bulldozer works at demolishing the south facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A bulldozer works at demolishing the south facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, October 1980. Visible in the background is McCormick Hall.
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The Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, as viewed from the south across Wisconsin Avenue
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
The Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, as viewed from the south across Wisconsin Avenue. Memorial Library is visible at the right.
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Aerial view of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion as seen from the west side of the building
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Aerial view of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion as seen from the west side of the building. The Knights of Columbus addition is visible at the rear of the building; the Jesuit Residence and Walter Schroeder Hall are visible to the west in the...
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A view from the landing at the top top of the staircase in the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A view from the landing at the top top of the staircase in the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, March 12, 1980. Examples of decorative woodwork are visible, as is physical damage to the building.
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Last Chance to Save the Mansion, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
An advertisement from Wisconsin Heritages, Inc. asking people to make donations in order to save the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion. The advertisement ran in the Milwaukee Sentinel, September 8, 1980.
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Wrecking of mansion stirs anger, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A Milwaukee Sentinel article about opposition and anger towards those choosing to demolish the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, October 13, 1980.
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Interior view of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Interior view of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, showing destruction and disrepair, including cabinets with broken doors and shelves, and stripped walls, circa 1980.
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A hallway in the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A hallway in the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion features crown molding and decorative columns while obstructed with a variety of building materials, circa 1980.
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Detail view of a window and wall within the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Detail view of a window and wall within the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion showing the extent of its decline, circa 1980.
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View looking down the stairs of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
View looking down the stairs of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa 1980. While some of the building's distinguising features are still visible, including stained glass and decorative wood paneling, peeling paint and wall damage are also...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Interior view of a room in the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Interior view of a room in the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa 1980, with focus on a window and radiator.
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A vine covered wall of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1978
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Close-up view of a vine covered wall of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, April 19, 1978.
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Detail view of the entrance from the porte cochere to the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1980
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Detail view of the entrance from the porte cochere to the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, March 12, 1980.
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An example of the detailed woodwork found in the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa 1973
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
An example of the intricately designed woodwork, representative of what was found in the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, circa May 1973.
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View looking up at the heavy stone facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1978
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Detail view looking up at the heavy stone facade of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, April 19, 1978
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View of the southeast corner of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1978
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
View of the southeast corner of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, including the turrett, April 19, 1978.
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View of the west side of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, 1978
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
View of the west side of the Elizabeth Plankinton mansion, highlighting a dense growth of ivy, April 19, 1978.
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Detail view of a stone carving on the exterior of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1978
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Detail view of a stone carving on a column on the exterior of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, April 19, 1978.
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View looking southeast from the front door of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1978
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
View looking southeast from the front door of the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, showing the surrounding Marquette neighborhood, including the Jesuit Residence, April 19, 1978.
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View looking up at the Knights of Columbus sign on the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, 1978
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
View looking up at the Knights of Columbus sign about the south entrance on the Elizabeth Plankinton Mansion, April 19, 1978.
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