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Saw Mill

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View across snow-covered ground towards a saw mill operated by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Soldiers are loading logs to be processed on to a horse-drawn sled.

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created
1918

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(U621)047

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013EWT
Legacy ID
WHi 100551

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