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Brunette Falls on the Chippewa River

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Brunette Falls on the Chippewa River. Several logs are jammed on a rock formation in the river.

Date Created:
1908
Creator:
Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.)

Publication Information

Creator Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.)
Date Created 1908

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Alfred A. Bish photographs, circa 1889-1916
Call Number Album 20.14
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465702102121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011LYT
Legacy ID
WHi 37830

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