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The Conklin Fire

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Fire fighters standing amid smoking timbers aim their hoses to douse the flames.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created 1915

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number (M491)210

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A9G
Legacy ID
WHi 22884

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