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Log Cabin in Woods

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View from hill looking down on a group of log cabins inhabited by "dam tenders" on the shore of the icebound Chippewa River. A logging dam in is in the right forefront. The shore of the river is heavily wooded.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.)

Publication Information

Creator Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.)
Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Alfred A. Bish photographs, circa 1889-1916
Call Number (B5)243
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465702102121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011LZS
Legacy ID
WHi 82619

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