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Shaping Stone for Monuments

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Group of men posing outdoors among large stones. Caption on back reads: "Shaping stone for monuments, Montello Granite Co., Montello, Wis."

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey records, 1899-1930
Call Number PH 3086

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014EW9
Legacy ID
WHi 155463

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