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Photograph

Cedar Tree Root

Date: 08 22 1964
Description: A close-up view of a cedar tree root knuckle, surrounded by grass. This gnarled root was found on Mr. Jack Myers' property on Washington Island.
Photograph

Forest Interior

Date: 08 24 1964
Description: View of a forest interior as seen from West Harbor Road. A large variety of vegetation grows within the forest.
Photograph

Construction Addition

Date: 08 22 1964
Description: Two men construct an addition to Mr. Jack Myers' house on Washington Island.
Photograph

Dilapidated Boat Dock

Date: 08 20 1964
Description: View towards horizon of old boat dock extending into Lake Michigan, as seen from the West Harbor of Washington Island. The dock is surrounded by plants and...
Photograph

Stumps in Dark Forest

Date: 08 20 1964
Description: View of a dark forest with birch trees and stumps in the foreground. The forest is near the west harbor of Washington Island.
Photograph

Setting Sun

Date: 08 19 1964
Description: View from rocky shoreline of a sun setting through thin clouds over Lake Michigan. A pier juts out over pilings on the right, and a far shoreline is along ...
Photograph

Rocky Shoreline

Date: 08 23 1964
Description: View from a rocky shoreline of a tree-lined peninsula in the distance.
Photograph

Apple Tree

Date: 10 18 1964
Description: Close-up of an apple on an apple tree in the yard of Mrs. Kay Curtis.
Photograph

Side Wall of Country Home

Date: 10 18 1964
Description: View of a side wall and rear entrance of a small country home owned by Mrs. Kay Curtis. A collection of yard tools hang from the siding near a screen door,...
Photograph

Outbuildings in a Wooded Area

Date: 10 18 1964
Description: Three outbuildings and a large tree near a country home owned by Mrs. Kay Curtis on Washington Island.
Photograph

Cedar Tree on Shoreline

Date: 10 19 1964
Description: Cedar tree on shoreline looking out to an old pier over pilings and rocks. There is a building or boathouse on it. This is a former fishing settlement west...
Map or Atlas

Washington Island

Date: 1941
Description: This 1941 tourist map of Washington Island, Wisconsin, shows points of interest and places of business. Some information is shown pictorially. Rock, Hog, D...
Map or Atlas

Plum Island Range Light Station

Date: 1900
Description: This blue line print map shows land use, cables, U.S.L.S.S. walk and clearing, and front and rear range lights on the Porte des Morts Passage. Tree types a...
Map or Atlas

Real Estate Map, Washington Island, Door County, Wisconsin

Date: 1959
Description: This map includes directories, illustrations, and an inset location map and also covers Rock, Hog, Detroit and Plum islands.
Photograph

"C.G. Richter" Ferry at Dock

Date: 
Description: View down concrete pier towards people and a docked ferry, the "C.G. Richter," waiting for the ferry to unload a car.
Photograph

Preparations

Date: 07 1951
Description: A man preparing nets wound on large reels for fishing. A row of tubs are in the foreground and a shed is in the background.
Postcard

World War Memorial and School

Date: 1940
Description: Text on front reads: "World War Memorial and School, Washington Island, Wis." The school is on the left and the memorial is on the right, among trees.
Postcard

Trinity Lutheran Church

Date: 07 09 1974
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Trinity Lutheran Church, Washington Island, Wisc." A stone church with trees and shrubs.

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