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Russian Blockhouse

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A timber constructed blockhouse housing crates of what is possibly artillery shells. The fortification is camouflaged with branches and fallen trees fastened to the top of the entry into the blockhouse.

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Robert Colton Johnson papers and photographs, 1879-1970
Call Number (U622)010

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013F52
Legacy ID
WHi 102803

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