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Sawmill Fire

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A crowd gathers and watches the sawmill on fire.

Date Created:
1894
Creator:
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Publication Information

Creator
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
Date Created
1894

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
23 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 5000.267-280.0273

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PU4
Legacy ID
WHi 103873

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