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Waterfall at the Quarry

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A winter view of the dam, left, on the Montello River and ice formations under the shed on the right. The polishing shed of the Montello Granite Company is in the background.

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Kaufmann, Lucy A.

Publication Information

Creator
Kaufmann, Lucy A.
Date Created
1905

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Collection Information

Call Number
1510000031

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014DSH
Legacy ID
WHi 120669

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