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Big Falls Fire Fighters

Image

Group portrait of a fire fighting crew posing with buckets and shovels. They are battling the Big Falls Forest Fire.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Carr, Elmer E.

Publication Information

Creator
Carr, Elmer E.
Date Created
1910

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01419K
Legacy ID
WHi 25650

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