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Empire Mill

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Exterior view of the Empire Mill.

Date Created:
1929

Publication Information

Date Created 1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Watertown.11

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013RO9
Legacy ID
WHi 37617

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