Photograph
Sail Boat Rescue on Lake Mendota
View across water towards the U.W. Lifesaving Services rescue boat, "Isabel III," with Captain Harvey Black at the helm speeding to assist a distressed boater on Lake Mendota. The Capitol dome is visible in the distance, beyond the lakeshore. The lifesaving services facility located in the old university boathouse was originally at the current site of U.W. Alumni Building behind the Red Gym. |
Image ID: | 136009 |
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Creation Date: | 06 13 1954 |
Creator Name: | Stein, Edwin |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Edwin Stein negatives and photographs, 1952-1965 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 2709.0199C |
Original Dimensions: | 35 mm |
One of 24 images. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on June 26, 1954. Also see Image IDs: 136001, 136004 and 136014. Photos also taken on June 12, 1954. |
Motorboats |
Wisconsin State Capitol |
Trees |
Lifesaving |
Cities and towns |
Outdoor photography |
Boats and boating |
Sailing |
University of Wisconsin |
Lakes |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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