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Fairbanks, Morse Plant in the Summer

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Elevated view of the plant and residential area, with smokestacks. Caption reads: "Birds-eye View of Fairbanks Morse Plant, Beloit, Wis."

Creator:
E.C. Kropp Co.

Publication Information

Creator
E.C. Kropp Co.

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Beloit.36

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QT4
Legacy ID
WHi 29307

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Photographs
Fairbanks, Morse & Co.

Fairbanks, Morse & Co.

circa 1900-1909

Elevated winter view of the company buildings and residential area, with smokestacks in the background.

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Skyline over Fairbanks, Morse & Co.

Skyline over Fairbanks, Morse & Co.

1900

Elevated view of the company buildings and residential area, with view of skyline.

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Beloit Dam and Power Plant

Beloit Dam and Power Plant

1905

View of the dam and power plant over the river, with smokestacks in the background. Caption reads: "The Dam, Beloit, Wis."

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Downtown Beloit

Downtown Beloit

1900

Elevated view of downtown. Caption reads: "Bird's-eye view of Beloit."

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Elevated View of Court House

Elevated View of Court House

1910

Elevated view of Janesville. Caption reads: "Bird's-eye View from Court House, Janesville, Wis."

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Sectional View of the City

Sectional View of the City

1905

Colorized elevated view of Jefferson with numerous churches, businesses and residential homes, and a body of water in the foreground. Caption reads: "Sectional View of the City, Jefferson, Wis."

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