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Mill Dam and Sash Factory
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Mill dam and sash factory. "The Northwester Gateway. Excursion to Lake Superior, June 1867. Photographed and Published by J. Carbutt, 131 Lake St., Chicago. 263. — Mill Dam and Sash Factory, Peshtigo, Wis."
1867
Carbutt, John, 1832-1905
Publication Information
| Creator | Carbutt, John, 1832-1905 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1867 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 18 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Peshtigo fire stereographs, Peshtigo, Wisconsin, 1871 |
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| Call Number | PH 6021.1 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Peshtigo Smoke Stack Ruins
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Ruins of building showing smokestack still standing after the Peshtigo fire. A group of men are standing on the left.
Aftermath of Peshtigo Fire
1871
Street scene showing destruction after Peshtigo fire.
Badger Paper Mills
View across water towards the Badger Paper Mills, founded by E.A. Meyer. Caption reads: "Badger Paper Mills, Peshtigo, Wis."
Railroad Damage at the Peshtigo Fire
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Fire destruction near railroad tracks after Peshtigo fire. There are wheel carriages from destroyed boxcars on and near the tracks.
