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Portage Canal

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Elevated view of the Portage Canal and the canal docks. Caption reads: "The Canal Docks, Portage, Wis."

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
E.C. Kropp Co.

Publication Information

Creator
E.C. Kropp Co.
Date Created
1900

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Portage.19

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TPC
Legacy ID
WHi 42979

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