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Traffic Jam at Beef Slough

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Three steamers, the "Robert Dodds," the "Stillwater," and, the "Lady Grace," transporting logs in Beef Slough.

Date Created:
1890 - 1899
Creator:
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-

Publication Information

Creator
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-
Date Created
1890 - 1899

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
26 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HZ2
Legacy ID
WHi 25793

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