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Power

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Aerial view of a hydroelectric power plant owned by Northern States Power Company located on the Chippewa River. A highway bridge and a railroad bridge span the river.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin)

Publication Information

Creator Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin)
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6506

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AF0
Legacy ID
WHi 143328

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