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The First Northern Loggers

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Color reproduction of a metal sculpture of two loggers driving their horse. The sculpture is in front of a building. Text on reverse reads: "The First Northern Loggers Sculpture by Lyndon Fayne Pomeroy First Northern Savings and Loan 201 N. Monroe, Green Bay, WI Erected by First Northern Savings as a historical gift to Northeastern Wisconsin, this sculpture is a tribute to the loggers who contributed significantly to the lumber industry and early economy of Northeastern Wisconsin. The sculpture is 34 feet long, 13 feet high, and weighs 9,000 lbs. Construction was completed in 1980."

Date Created:
1980
Creator:
Hugh Lefebvre Photography

Publication Information

Creator Hugh Lefebvre Photography
Date Created 1980

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
W013WZ1
Legacy ID
WHi 127449

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