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Diver at Work at Power Dam

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A diver posing with other workmen at the power dam construction site prior to assessing underwater damage.

Date Created:
April 12, 1912
Creator:
Eberhart, F. S.

Publication Information

Creator Eberhart, F. S.
Date Created April 12, 1912

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 17 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection F. S. Eberhart Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, dam photographs, 1911-1914
Call Number PH 6012.80
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999466083402121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012GFR
Legacy ID
WHi 47634

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