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Coal Yards Along the Fox River

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Elevated view of ships sailing up the Fox River alongside the coal yards located in Green Bay.

Date Created:
1920

Publication Information

Date Created 1920

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Green Bay.58

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014F5G
Legacy ID
WHi 31543

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