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Rows of granite headstones and plinths arranged in front of buildings at the Montello quarry. A derrick is standing in the background on the left; there is a tall smokestack at right. The printed caption reads: "Montello Granite Co.'s Works, Montello, Wis."

Date Created:
1908
Creator:
Kaufmann, Lucy A.

Publication Information

Creator Kaufmann, Lucy A.
Date Created 1908

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Collection Information

Call Number 1510000045

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014DRT
Legacy ID
WHi 121177

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