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Old Dawson Trail Dam

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An elevated view of the bridge and dam on the Old Dawson Trail at the end of Sturgeon Lake. The dam was built in 1873 by Simon Dawson.

Date Created:
1911
Creator:
Greene, Howard

Publication Information

Creator
Greene, Howard
Date Created
1911

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012RCI
Legacy ID
WHi 127543

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