Mississippi Mosaic | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Mississippi Mosaic

Mississippi Mosaic | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Towboat pushing barges through ice on the Mississippi River as winter closes shipping traffic. Elevated view shows broken ice surrounding the barges, creating a mosaic pattern. Title on back of print: "Winter Barges In".

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DESCRIPTION
Towboat pushing barges through ice on the Mississippi River as winter closes shipping traffic. Elevated view shows broken ice surrounding the barges, creating a mosaic pattern. Title on back of print: "Winter Barges In".
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:147873
Creation Date: 12 1976
Creator Name:Wesely, Ken
City:La Crosse
County:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin Historical Calendars and source photographs, 1948-1992
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH Series 2779, box 3, fldr 19
Original Dimensions:8 x 10 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The image appeared in the January section of the 1978 Wisconsin Historical Calendar.

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SUBJECTS
Mississippi River
Barges
Tugboats
Outdoor photography
Rivers
Ice
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Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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