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The Old Mill

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Three-story stone mill built in 1847 by J.C. Sherwood. Many panes of glass in the twelve over twelve windows are broken and the roof over the loading dock is sagging. The gable end of a barn is seen on the left.

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928

Publication Information

Creator Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928
Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929
Call Number PH 155 G
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464632702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012PCI
Legacy ID
WHi 67064

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