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Lumber Hookers on Root River

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Stereograph of lumber hooker ships in the Racine harbor on the Root River. The 4th St. bridge spans the river at left and the Racine Agricultural Works building can be seen behind the ships.

Creator:
Sherman, W. H.

Publication Information

Creator
Sherman, W. H.

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013CZ9
Legacy ID
WHi 90443

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