Photograph
Overlook
| A crowd has gathered on a hilltop overlooking a large flat expanse which has been cleared of trees. A man is standing slightly downhill from the group and is pointing over the area. A description on the reverse of the photograph reads: "Eau Claire County citizens view the cleared flowage area of the future Lake Eau Claire, located within their county forest." |
| Image ID: | 132244 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1936 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Bridge Creek |
| County: | Eau Claire |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH Series 2375.2.15 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3 inches |
| The concrete Eau Claire River 2WP224 Dam, also known as the Augusta Dam, was dedicated August 12, 1937. It was the largest WPA (Works Progress Administration) project in the state of Wisconsin. The impoundment waters of the dam formed Lake Eau Claire. |
| Trees |
| Clothing and dress |
| Dresses |
| Hats |
| Neckties |
| Hills |
| Landforms |
| Crowds |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Women |
| Dams |
| Reservoirs |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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