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Shot Tower, Tower Hill State Park

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The shot tower at Tower Hill State Park.

Date Created:
1836
Creator:
Wilson, John

Publication Information

Creator Wilson, John
Date Created 1836

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013RS7
Legacy ID
WHi 37993

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Photographs
Shot Tower Shaft

Shot Tower Shaft

1950

The shot tower shaft at Tower Hill State Park.

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Photographs
Tower Hill Trail

Tower Hill Trail

1945

Tower Hill State Park trail to the top of the shot tower shaft.

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Photographs
Tower Hill Trail

Tower Hill Trail

1945

Tower Hill State Park trail leading to the top of the shot tower shaft.

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Drawings
Tower Hill State Park

Tower Hill State Park

1845

A pencil drawing of Tower HIll complex.

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Photographs
Shot Tower Tunnel

Shot Tower Tunnel

1945

The tunnel at the bottom of the shot tower shaft.

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Photographs
Tower Hill Bluff

Tower Hill Bluff

1945

View from the bluff at Tower Hill State Park of the Wisconsin River. A sign on the right reads: "Tower Hill State Park Shot Shaft".

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