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Portage Canal

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View down Portage Canal, with trees and open land on either side.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
Bass, Edward A. (Edward Alpheus), 1860-1916

Publication Information

Creator Bass, Edward A. (Edward Alpheus), 1860-1916
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Dr. Edward A. Bass collection of photographs circa 1885-1910
Call Number (B35)4
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465710202121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0147GG
Legacy ID
WHi 43003

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