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Log Jam

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Log jam, perhaps on the Black River or the Chippewa River in the Black River Falls area.

Date Created:
circa 1880-1889

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1880-1889

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 20.7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014DO7
Legacy ID
WHi 31452

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