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Spring Runoff at Big Bull Falls

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Water churns under a railroad bridge as the spring thaw swells the Wisconsin River.

Date Created:
1916
Creator:
Smith, Joseph, Dr.

Publication Information

Creator Smith, Joseph, Dr.
Date Created 1916

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Millard-Smith family papers, 1806-1921
Call Number (S65)57

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01377B
Legacy ID
WHi 10067

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