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Lake Nancy Dam
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Two groups of men are standing on a temporary wooden bridge over the Totogatic River. There is a large form in place on the left and a complete concrete wing wall, center. On the reverse of the photograph is written: "Construction work on the Lake Nancy dam on the Totogatic River." The Totogatic River is a tributary of the Namekagon River.
1936
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18094
Located in Minong, Washburn County
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