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Mill at Lemonwier

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A large wooden building with side wing and covered porch, this mill was built in 1853-4 by Newell Dustin. There is a cupola behind the chimney. According to the photographer's notes, Dustin "borrowed (a) team from William Wilcox to haul millstones from Milwaukee."

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928

Publication Information

Creator Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928
Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph

Collection Information

Source Collection Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929
Call Number PH 287
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464632702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012PGL
Legacy ID
WHi 66540

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