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Log Steering

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View across water towards two paddle-wheel boats steering logs into a neat, square formation. The boat in the foreground bears the name "Georgie S." Bluffs are in the background.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)03823

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011M3R
Legacy ID
WHi 78278

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