Artesian Well in Prairie du Chien | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Artesian Well in Prairie du Chien

Artesian Well in Prairie du Chien | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Elevated view of Artesian Well, located near the intersection of Wisconsin Street and South Minnesota Street (since renamed Wacouta). It was dubbed by some to be the "Greatest Artesian Well in America" and was said to possess various medicinal properties.
DESCRIPTION
Elevated view of Artesian Well, located near the intersection of Wisconsin Street and South Minnesota Street (since renamed Wacouta). It was dubbed by some to be the "Greatest Artesian Well in America" and was said to possess various medicinal properties.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:8832
Creation Date: 1880
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Prairie du Chien
County:Crawford
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File*
Genre:Photograph
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Donated by Glenn Sonnedecker, of the American Institute for the History of Pharmacy.
SUBJECTS
Water
Outdoor photography
Children
Fences
Trees
Clothing and dress
Cities and towns
Men
Women
Wells

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