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Headstones
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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."
1908
Kaufmann, Lucy A.
Publication Information
| Creator | Kaufmann, Lucy A. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1908 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Call Number | 1510000045 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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