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Log Blockhouse

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A tall blockhouse constructed of logs behind a wood and barbed wire fence.

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Robert Colton Johnson papers and photographs, 1879-1970
Call Number (U621)194

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013FAI
Legacy ID
WHi 102131

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Barbed Wire Fence and Blockhouse

Barbed Wire Fence and Blockhouse

1918

Two timber constructed blockhouses in the snow behind a barbed wire fence.

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Barbed Wire Fence and Blockhouse

Barbed Wire Fence and Blockhouse

1918

View across snow and through barbed wire fence towards a timber constructed blockhouse. More buildings and a forested area are in the far background.

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Blockhouse, Under Construction

Blockhouse, Under Construction

1918

View across snow and barbed wire fence of a group of soldiers constructing a log blockhouse.

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Damaged Log Blockhouse

Damaged Log Blockhouse

1918

Exterior view of a building constructed of logs that has suffered damage from an attack. The building is behind a wood pole and barbed wire fence. A man near the building (blurred motion) is bendin...

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Blockhouse, Standard Hut, and Kitchen Building

Blockhouse, Standard Hut, and Kitchen Building

1918

View over barbed wire fence towards men standing outside a blockhouse and barracks. Immediately outside of the barracks is a horse-drawn mobile kitchen and harnessed horse.

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Log Blockhouse

Log Blockhouse

1918

Exterior view of a blockhouse constructed out of logs and camouflaged by attaching pine tree branches on and around the fortification. This particular fortification was called Blockhouse No. 1.

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