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- ↑ Fredrich, Lori (15 October 2019). "Spend the day in Cedarburg: Spots to eat, drink and while away the hours". onMilwaukee. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ↑ Williams, Derica (3 March 2020). "'A lot of interest in town:' Works of award-winning photographers on display at Cedarburg museum". Fox6 Milwaukee. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ↑ Jozwik, Catherine (15 January 2021). "Chudnow Museum Collection to Move to Cedarburg". Shepherd Express. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
