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Granite Quarry

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Elevated view across a granite quarry looking west, with Buffalo Lake in the background. Buildings of the town are between the quarry and the lake, and a pond has formed in the bottom of the quarry.

Date Created:
1977
Creator:
Reetz, Elaine

Publication Information

Creator Reetz, Elaine
Date Created 1977

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 578

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AM1
Legacy ID
WHi 148280

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