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Rock River

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View of the Rock River, with boathouses along the right shoreline, and buildings in the distance on the left at a bend in the river. Pilings are in the foreground. Caption reads: "Rock River, Ft. Atkinson, Wis."

Date Created:
1909

Publication Information

Date Created 1909

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Fort Atkinson.39

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013R2M
Legacy ID
WHi 31191

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