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Mill on Yahara River
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View towards the mill on the Yahara River at the outlet of Lake Mendota. The mill was built in 1850 by Governor Farwell. A man is standing on the bridge with a horse.
1890
Nielson, Andrew C. & Nielson, Edward, Madison, Wisconsin
Publication Information
| Creator | Nielson, Andrew C. & Nielson, Edward, Madison, Wisconsin |
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| Date Created | 1890 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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| Call Number | (X22)4486 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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