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Postcards

The Lower Dam

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View across the lower dam and bridges near the far shoreline along the Fox River. A tall building is in the background on the right. Caption reads: "The Lower Dam, Appleton, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
Souvenir Post Card Company (New York, New York)

Publication Information

Creator Souvenir Post Card Company (New York, New York)
Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014FQG
Legacy ID
WHi 85155

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Lower Dam

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Color postcard view of the Fox River Bridge. Two cars are driving across the bridge towards the Fox River Paper Corp.

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View along the right side of the third lock and draw bridge spanning the Fox River. Caption reads: "Third Lock and Draw Bridge, Appleton, Wis."

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circa 1910-1919

View of the Fox River near Appleton from an elevated railroad track. The fourth lock is located to the extreme right crossing the river. Railroad cars and buildings are on the left. Caption reads: ...

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John Street Bridge

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Lower Dam

Lower Dam

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