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Lumberyard in Ruby

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Elevated view of men, women, and a child posing on boards at a lumbering and sawmill operation. The camp was operated by Edward Hahn, who named the community after his small daughter Ruby.

Date Created:
1900

Publication Information

Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 20 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number PH 50

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013LDO
Legacy ID
WHi 6779

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