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View of Rockford

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View down Rock River towards a covered bridge near another bridge, with factories and the city in the background.

Date Created:
1878

Publication Information

Date Created
1878

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 5000.192-200.0193

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PYD
Legacy ID
WHi 103609

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