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Building a Dam

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Elevated view of men in the midst of dam construction.

Date Created:
1895
Creator:
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908

Publication Information

Creator Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
Date Created 1895

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph

Collection Information

Source Collection H.H. Bennett Studio collection, 1843-1998
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465564502121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06062

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0140B1
Legacy ID
WHi 40769

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