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Lake Mendota

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Lake Mendota along the shore of the University of Wisconsin. A boathouse with a roofed pavilion above is on the right. In the foreground is a man rowing a boat in the lake.

Creator:
Perkins, H. J.

Publication Information

Creator Perkins, H. J.

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Madison.583

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UAX
Legacy ID
WHi 38232

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