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Barn Raising

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A work crew raising the bents of a barn framing system using pike poles. A valley is in the background beyond the hill where the barn is being constructed.

Date Created:
circa 1870-1879
Creator:
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923

Publication Information

Creator
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923
Contributor
Dahl, Lewis
Date Created
circa 1870-1879

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011O6X
Legacy ID
WHi 26257

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