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Lock on The Yahara River

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Several men pass through the locks at the Lake Mendota entrance to the Yahara River.

Date Created:
1939

Publication Information

Date Created
1939

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison.1337

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UV8
Legacy ID
WHi 52197

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