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Scenic View at Augusta

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Elevated view of a man-made dam. Water pours from the dam into a reservoir creating a waterfall.

Date Created:
1929
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)00037

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013FUB
Legacy ID
WHi 81904

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