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Upper Woolen Mill Dam

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Postcard view of a dam with a mill behind it. Caption reads: "Upper Woolen Mill Dam, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin."

Date Created:
circa 1900-1909

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1900-1909

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013WD6
Legacy ID
WHi 102147

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