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Scenic Old Mill

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Text on reverse reads: "On Highway 13. Scenic Old Mill. This picturesque windmill is seen along the beautiful South Shore Drive, Hiway [number struck out with a star], on the Lake Superior Circle Route Tour." The Davidson Windmill was built by Jacob Davidson in 1904 and operated until 1926. The mill ground animal feed and flour for residents within a ten mile area. The mill is a State and National Historic Site.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Gallagher's Studio of Photography, Duluth, Minnesota

Publication Information

Creator Gallagher's Studio of Photography, Duluth, Minnesota
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 9 x 14 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
W013YCM
Legacy ID
WHi 149973

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