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Mine Shaft

Image

Elevated view of a shaft house at a zinc mine.

Date Created:
1929

Publication Information

Date Created 1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 27

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01472K
Legacy ID
WHi 37739

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