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View on Fox River

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View of the Fox River near Appleton from an elevated railroad track. The fourth lock is located to the extreme right crossing the river. Railroad cars and buildings are on the left. Caption reads: "View on Fox River, Appleton, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
Fred W. Woelz & Brother

Publication Information

Creator Fred W. Woelz & Brother
Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013W4W
Legacy ID
WHi 85202

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