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Cranberry Bog Irrigation

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Irrigation pump on the Edward Hoffman, Upper Bog shortly after the completion of the pump installation.

Date Created:
August 28, 1922

Publication Information

Date Created
August 28, 1922

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
12 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 2816B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012C08
Legacy ID
WHi 86568

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