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Cabin on Big Bay Beach

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Three men sitting in front of log building at Big Bay Beach on Madeline Island.

Date Created:
1890

Publication Information

Date Created
1890

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 4030

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013K3C
Legacy ID
WHi 3381

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