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Montello Quarry Scene

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Elevated view looking southeast at a cut face of the granite quarry. A worker stands on a ledge on the right. There are ropes and ladders in the quarry.

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number M2013-140

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0146BC
Legacy ID
WHi 108095

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