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Log Jam

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Logs move down the river, swirling with cross currents, resulting in a huge log jam.

Date Created:
1895
Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles
Date Created 1895

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number (V2)249

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011GXA
Legacy ID
WHi 10206

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