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Publication Information
| Creator | Wilson, John |
|---|---|
| Date Created | July 1836 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | (X3)31710 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Shot Tower Interior
1920
View from the top of the shot tower looking down the narrow tunnel towards the bottom.
Shot Tower Tunnel
1920
Entrance of the tunnel to the bottom of the shot tower. There is graffiti around the entrance.
Map of Helena on the Wisconsin River, Wisconsin Territory
1832
This map shows lot and block numbers, as well as the location of a shot tower, houses, stores, and barns. The map is oriented with the north to the left. The map also includes "front view of the sh...
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Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Volume XIII [map] Old Helena | 1837
1895
Chronicle of the Helena Shot-Tower, by Orin Grant Libby, describes how the rapid development of the lead mining industry led to the construction of the Helena tower in 1833. Ownership of the shot t...
