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Mill on a River

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View of a mill on the bank of a river, and an adjacent dam. Caption at bottom reads: "Scene At Picturesque Friendship, Wis."

Date Created:
1914
Creator:
Colby, J. M. (Wausau, Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator Colby, J. M. (Wausau, Wis.)
Date Created 1914

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Friendship.4

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QXR
Legacy ID
WHi 31327

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