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Rockdale Mill

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View of the Rockdale mill, a grist and sawmill built in 1847 by Thomas and Nathan Van Horn. A group of people are standing on a sidewalk or loading dock on the right.

Date Created:
1885

Publication Information

Date Created
1885

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
24 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Cambridge.3

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QQ6
Legacy ID
WHi 29770

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W SIDE OF WATER ST, JUST S OF E BENTON ST

W SIDE OF WATER ST, JUST S OF E BENTON ST

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