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Lumbering on Fox River

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Stereograph of an elevated view of the lumbering industry on the Fox River. Lake Winnebago is in the background.

Date Created:
1870

Publication Information

Date Created
1870

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Oshkosh.90

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TPJ
Legacy ID
WHi 43485

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