Postcard
Van Hise Rock
Text on front reads: "Van Hise Rock, Rock Springs, Wis." The formation has a road along the base with trees growing above. Text on the reverse: "Rock Springs, Wis., Noted for Artesian Springs Amid Scenic Rock Gorges. This rock, showing important principles of structural geology has been a point of special interest to many investigators visiting the region. Charles R. Van Hise, former University of Wisconsin President, and outstanding geologist, was one of the first and foremost of these." |
Image ID: | 148734 |
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Creation Date: | after 1950 |
Creator Name: | L.L. Cook Company |
City: | Rock Springs |
County: | Sauk |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
Genre: | Postcard |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH 2744 |
Original Dimensions: | 3.5 x 5.5 inches |
Divided Back. #106-F. Stampbox indicates the photographic paper was manufactured by Kodak, 1950 to present. Real Photo Postcard. |
Trees |
Rural areas |
Formations (Geology) |
Landforms |
Outdoor photography |
Roads |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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