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View From Brisbois Bluff

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Elevated view from Brisbois Bluff of town, Mississippi River, and hills beyond.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Smith, Huron H.

Publication Information

Creator Smith, Huron H.
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Prairie du Chien.169b

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013U26
Legacy ID
WHi 41984

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