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State Fish Hatchery

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View down a fieldstone-lined stream towards a graceful stone bridge crossing the stream at the fish hatchery. A one and one half story building with a porch, dormers and deep roof overhang is to the right of the bridge. Two bird houses are on tall posts in the yard. On the reverse of the print is written: "Improvement work at Woodruff state fish hatchery (WPA project)."

Date Created:
May 1936

Publication Information

Date Created May 1936

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number PH Series 2375.1.19

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013O8T
Legacy ID
WHi 131299

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Fish Hatchery at Woodruff

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Wisconsin Conservatin Department fish hatchery in the vicinity of Woodruff. An arched stone bridge is in the left foreground.

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Woodruff Fish Hatchery

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Wisconsin Conservation Department fish hatchery near Woodruff.

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Slightly elevated view towards an unidentified man standing in the doorway of a simple wood frame, single story building. A sign on the roof identifies the "State Fish Hatchery." In the foreground,...

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Fish Hatchery

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