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Kilbourn Dam

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Kilbourn Dam under construction on the Wisconsin River by the Southern Wisconsin Power Company.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Wisconsin Dells.7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013R94
Legacy ID
WHi 35085

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