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Stand Pipe

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Two men stand at the base of a tall standpipe, also known as a water tower. Caption reads: "The Stand Pipe, Waukon, Iowa."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)02283

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011M2I
Legacy ID
WHi 77888

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