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Scenic View

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View of Grafton from across a dam on the Milwaukee River. St. Joseph's Catholic Church is in the distance on a hill. Caption reads: "Scenic View, Grafton, Wis."

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created
1918

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
History Center
Call Number
PH 2744
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013X1B
Legacy ID
WHi 126723

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St. Joseph's Catholic Church

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View of the Grafton Foundry — a stone factory building with many windows. Caption reads: "Grafton Foundry, Grafton, Wis."

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Woolen Mill Dam

Woolen Mill Dam

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Scenic View

Scenic View

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