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Huge Log Jam
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Elevated view from steep shoreline of a log jam of about 150 million feet of logs, stopped at the piers of Pound, Halbert, and Co., which stood in about 40 feet of water. In some places the logs piled up 20 feet above the water.
1869
Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.)
Publication Information
| Creator | Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1869 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 22 x 17 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Alfred A. Bish photographs, circa 1889-1916 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (B5)266 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465702102121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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