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Wehmhoff Effigy Mound

Image

Aerial view of the effigy mound on Henry Wehmhoff's Riverview Farm. State Trunk Highway 83 runs through the effigy.

Date Created:
June 27, 1927
Creator:
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946

Publication Information

Creator
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946
Date Created
June 27, 1927

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 print
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0146L0
Legacy ID
WHi 2385

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