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Postcards

U.S. Government Dam and Locks No. 7

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Kodachrome postcard of elevated view of a dam on the Mississippi River near La Crosse.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
Universal Photo Service

Publication Information

Creator Universal Photo Service
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
W014G78
Legacy ID
WHi 132082

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