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Watertown

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View across the river towards several residences on the opposite shoreline.

Date Created:
1841

Publication Information

Date Created
1841

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
25 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Watertown.66

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013RGN
Legacy ID
WHi 37248

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