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Dells of the St. Louis River, head of the falls

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Description: Dells of the St. Louis River, at the head of the falls. Log pile at the left hand side. Man with pole on right.
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Rockdale Mill

Date: 1885
Description: View of the Rockdale mill, a grist and sawmill built in 1847 by Thomas and Nathan Van Horn. A group of people are standing on a sidewalk or loading dock on...
Photograph

Brunette Falls on the Chippewa River

Date: 1908
Description: Brunette Falls on the Chippewa River. Several logs are jammed on a rock formation in the river.
Photograph

River and Dam Near Osborne Works

Date: 1912
Description: Water pouring over a dam near International Harvester's Osborne Works. The factory was later known as "Auburn Works."
Photograph

Factory Hollow

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Description: View toward the old mill, an old stone building with a tower and a waterfall behind it. Caption reads: "The Old Mill, Factory Hollow, Turners Falls, Mass."
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Little Falls, Flambeau River

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Description: Looking down the Flambeau River near Little Falls. There may be a logjam in the distance.
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Shelburn Falls

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Description: View of a landscape with a rocky stream in foreground and town set in countryside in the distance. Shelburn Falls can be seen among industrial and resident...
Historical Object

Wisconsin Thematic Panel 507-513

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Description: We tend to forget that at the time of the destruction of the forests, an emergency situation existed. The need for lumber for the building up of the...
Photograph

Falls of Saint Anthony

Date: 1863
Description: Carte-de-visite view of the Falls of Saint Anthony and logs caught on rocks in the falls.
Map or Atlas

The United States of North America, with the British & Spanish Territories According to the Treaty

Date: 1783
Description: This map is hand-colored and shows the boundaries of British, Spanish, and the newly recognized American claims, as well as the fishing rights granted to F...

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