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Cornell Dam and Powerhouse

Image

Dam and hydroelectric power house, with a billowing smokestack and a crane in the background.

Date Created:
1913
Creator:
University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction

Publication Information

Creator University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction
Date Created 1913

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number (W63)18620

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QRF
Legacy ID
WHi 30031

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240718

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C.W.P. Company

1927

Elevated view over dam of the site of the Cornell Wood Products Company. On the opposite shoreline is a pulpwood stacker, tall smokestack, water tower, and factory buildings.

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Power Plant

Power Plant

June 20, 1961

Exterior view of Madison Gas & Electric Company Blount Street electric power plant. View is across the railroad tracks and includes the power plant, smokestacks, a truck, and a crane.

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Power

Power

1950

Aerial view of a hydroelectric power plant owned by Northern States Power Company located on the Chippewa River. A highway bridge and a railroad bridge span the river.

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C.W.P. Company

C.W.P. Company

1927

View across lower section of dam at Cornell Wood Products Company. In the background are factory buildings, a tall smokestack, and a water tower.

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50 Bridge St.

50 Bridge St.

240720

Located in Cornell, Chippewa County

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