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New Dam

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View looking down at the dam on the Kickapoo River. Houses are on the far side of the river, and chimneys are blowing heavy smoke. In the far background is a bluff.

Date Created:
1929
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1929

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GO5
Legacy ID
WHi 100863

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