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Railroad Tracks

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View down railroad tracks that lead to industrial buildings and a smokestack. A caption on the image reads, "Zink (Zinc) Works, Mineral Point, Wis."

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 575

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01472H
Legacy ID
WHi 111971

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The zinc works mining operation.

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Dodgeville Mine

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A lead and zinc mine near Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

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Mine Shaft

Mine Shaft

1929

Elevated view of a shaft house at a zinc mine.

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Rephotographic Pair: Zinc Works

Rephotographic Pair: Zinc Works

A vintage view and a modern view of the zinc works site, presented as a pair. Views include industrial buildings and snow.

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