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Milwaukee River Dam

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Elevated view of dam on river. A bridge is in the background. Houses are on top of the hill on the right side. Caption reads: "The Dam, Milwaukee River."

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
E.C. Kropp Co.

Publication Information

Creator
E.C. Kropp Co.
Date Created
1915

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.383

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013V4U
Legacy ID
WHi 54067

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