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Lumber Hooker on Root River
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View of a lumber hooker ship at dock on the Root River. The 4th St. bridge spans the river at center. The Racine Woolen Mill is visible at right behind the ship (identified as Hart Woolen Mill on print). The building at left is also identified, but the writing is not legible.
1870
Kellogg
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WHi 90447
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