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Ice Gorge

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Town and business district, showing the early covered bridge across from the tail race of the powerhouse, with logs overflowing the river into yards, probably during the Ice Gorge of 1876.

Date Created:
1876
Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

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Creator
Van Schaick, Charles
Date Created
1876

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Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011H5E
Legacy ID
WHi 44291

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