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Blockhouse interior

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Interior of blockhouse No. 2 looking out, showing use of timbers to reinforce the fortification's construction. There is a partial image of a soldier standing on the left.

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)124

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013F1A
Legacy ID
WHi 101017

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