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Fox River Dam

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Trees are reflected in the waters of Buffalo Lake above the dam on the Fox River. There is a man standing on the far side of the dam near a rowboat.

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Kaufmann, Lucy A.

Publication Information

Creator Kaufmann, Lucy A.
Date Created 1905

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Format Image

Collection Information

Call Number 1510000027

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013L0V
Legacy ID
WHi 120505

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