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Grain Elevator

Image

Workers shoveling grain, possibly corn, onto a lake vessel. Probably on the lower Milwaukee River.

Date Created:
April 17, 1921
Creator:
Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928

Publication Information

Creator
Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928
Date Created
April 17, 1921

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6506.137

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0134AJ
Legacy ID
WHi 47839

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