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Blockhouse Under Construction

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Blockhouse fortification under construction in a forested area. There are two uniformed soldiers standing on the right.

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Robert Colton Johnson papers and photographs, 1879-1970
Call Number (U621)119

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013EZL
Legacy ID
WHi 101013

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