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Gravel Road Surface

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Crushing gravel to surface STH 101 in Florence County.

Date Created:
June 14, 1951

Publication Information

Date Created June 14, 1951

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Highway Commission road condition and construction photographs
Call Number PH 2516

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PRP
Legacy ID
WHi 40231

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