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Rock River Dam

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The Rock River Dam with the Woolen Mills building in the background. Caption reads: "Rock River Dam, Jefferson, Wis."

Date Created:
1908

Publication Information

Date Created 1908

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Jefferson.5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014F79
Legacy ID
WHi 35174

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