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Industrial Chippewa River

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Elevated view of the river with multiple bridges across it, including at least two railroad bridges. There is a factory on the left bank with smokestacks, and what might be a taconite or caliche pile.

Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

Publication Information

Creator
Diemer, Melvin E.

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(D487)19559

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014F1A
Legacy ID
WHi 30649

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