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Spensley Smelting Furnace

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Joseph Spensley's smelting furnace, built in 1861.

Date Created:
1895

Publication Information

Date Created
1895

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
16 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Mineral Point.81

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013T6T
Legacy ID
WHi 37999

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