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Starch Factory
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Elevated view of wagons filled with potatoes parked near a starch factory. In 1895, 125,000 bushels of potatoes were converted into starch. Railroad tracks and a railroad car are on the right, and beyond are factory buildings.
September 28, 1895
Perkins, H. J.
Publication Information
| Creator | Perkins, H. J. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | September 28, 1895 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 21 x 16 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | H.J. Perkins negatives and photographs, 1895 |
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| Call Number | (H44)099 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465698802121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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