Karr Homestead, Bloomington, Illinois
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Title | Karr Homestead, Bloomington, Illinois |
Description | The Karr homestead near Bloomington, photographed about 1885, shows an example of what pioneer field and fences were like. |
Interpretation | Fence rails were cut in the timber found by early settlers on the prairie. These rails were used to enclose a small bit of prairie as close as possible to the edge of the woodland. |
Inscription | The Karr homestead near Bloomington photographed about 1885 gives an excellent idea of what pioneer fields and fence were like. (MCHS) |
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Author or Creator | McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill. |
Other Contributors | Walters, William D, Jr., 1942- |
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Temporal Coverage | 1880/1890 |
Collection Publisher | McLean County Museum of History |
Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
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Date Created | 7-18-00 |
Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Karr Homestead, Bloomington, Illinois |