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Cornell Dam and Powerhouse

Image

Dam and hydroelectric power house, with a billowing smokestack and a crane in the background.

Date Created:
1913
Creator:
University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction

Publication Information

Creator
University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction
Date Created
1913

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(W63)18620

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QRF
Legacy ID
WHi 30031

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