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Otter Creek Bridge

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A colored photographic view from shoreline towards a truss bridge over the Otter Creek bridge. A horse and buggy are traveling on the bridge, and a woman and three children are fishing at the shoreline under the bridge. Caption reads: "Otter Creek Bridge, Eau Claire, Wis."

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Gadsby, Fred H.

Publication Information

Creator
Gadsby, Fred H.
Date Created
1910

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014FVP
Legacy ID
WHi 113023

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