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Conklin Fire

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Several men try to extinquish a fire in an ice house, which is known as the Conklin Fire.

Date Created:
June 17, 1915
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created June 17, 1915

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photoart House negatives, 1913-1918, 1947-1953
Call Number (M491)209

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013C5S
Legacy ID
WHi 35793

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