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Zinc Works

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The zinc works mining operation.

Date Created:
1915

Publication Information

Date Created 1915

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Mineral Point.114

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013T9O
Legacy ID
WHi 38320

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