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Coal Docks

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A large, coal cargo ship docks in the harbor in Menominee Valley.

Date Created:
1919
Creator:
Joseph Brown & Son

Publication Information

Creator
Joseph Brown & Son
Date Created
1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6506.153

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014ABC
Legacy ID
WHi 47948

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