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Army Blockhouse
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A blockhouse fortification built using a timber frame and large stones, with sandbags stacks near the entrance. There appear to be a wires strung along poles on the far side of the blockhouse.
1918
Johnson, Robert Colton
Publication Information
| Creator | Johnson, Robert Colton |
|---|---|
| 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)008 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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