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Platform Mounds

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View looking uphill towards three platform mounds. The numbers 1, 2, and 3 are written on the photograph in ink. Part of the way up the hill are a small shed-like building, and a large brick building.

Date Created:
circa 1920
Creator:
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946

Publication Information

Creator
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946
Date Created
circa 1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 print
Dimensions
13 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0127GD
Legacy ID
WHi 114202

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