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Log Jam at Big Eddy

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Log jam at Big Eddy on the Chippewa River during the Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company log drive. There is a bridge in the distance, and trees are along the shoreline.

Date Created:
1905

Publication Information

Date Created 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 20.10

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JAF
Legacy ID
WHi 37833

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