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U.S. Lighthouse in Fish Creek

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Description: U.S. Lighthouse with people standing in the yard next to it. Caption reads: "U. S. Lighthouse, Fish Creek Wis."
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Downtown Fish Creek

Date: 1905
Description: View across field and fence downhill towards the town of Fish Creek and the bay. Caption reads: "Greetings from Fish Creek, Wis."
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Ferryboat Landing

Date: 1929
Description: Ferryboat landing, with the boats providing service between Gills Rock and Washington Island.
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Two Men in front of Lodge

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Description: Exterior view of a lodge, probably on Rock Island in Door County. Two men pose in front of the building.
Book or Pamphlet

Pottawatomie Lighthouse

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Description: Exterior view of the "Pottawatomie" lighthouse in snowy expanse of land, with the lake in the background.
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Washington Island

Date: 1925
Description: Washington Island, including field and fence, with buildings, automobiles, and a large ship in the distance.
Postcard

Sherwood Point Lighthouse

Date: 1915
Description: Colorized view of the Sherwood Point Lighthouse. Caption reads: "Sherwood Point Light House, Sturgeon Bay, Wis."
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Plum Island Light House

Date: 1907
Description: The Ruins of the old Light House on Plum Island near Sturgeon Bay. Caption at bottom reads: "Ruins of Old Light House on Plum Island," "Made expressly for ...
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Laurie Residence, Sturgeon Bay , Wisconsin

Date: 1890
Description: The Laurie residence, home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laurie, occupied by them since 1870. A group of people are posing in the grass in the foreground.
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View of Dock on Lake Michigan

Date: 1900
Description: View across water of a dock and buildings on Lake Michigan.
Postcard

Peninsula State Park

Date: 1954
Description: View looking west from Eagle Bluff toward Nicolet Bay, the Strawberry Islands, and Chambers Island. Three people are sitting on the stone wall of the overl...
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Eagle Bluff, Peninsula State Park

Date: 1910
Description: View of the steps leading to Eagle Cave on Eagle Bluff. The bluff received its name from the eagles which formerly nested there. Caption reads: "Scene at E...
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Thordarson Estate

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Description: Hand-colored view of the Thordarson estate including the boathouse and a stone-paved path with benches.
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Lighthouse Stairs and Dock

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Description: The stairs and dock at the lighthouse on Rock Island.
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Thordarson Garden Entrance

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Description: The entrance to the garden framed by a decorative wooden gate.
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Thordarson Garden Fish Pond

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Description: Chester Thordarson stands in his garden with a friend near the fish pond, which has a fountain.
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Boats at Fishing Wharf

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Description: View from shoreline of boats docked at the fishing wharf. People are fishing from the pier, and a group of people are in a rowboat near a ferry. There are ...
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Group of People on Dock near Ferry

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Description: View across water towards a large ferry docked at the fishing wharf. A large group of people are standing on the pier, and passengers are standing at the r...
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Cabin in the Woods

Date: 08 22 1964
Description: A close view of Jack Myers' log cabin on Washington Island. The cabin is surrounded by thick woods.
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Girl Skipping in Yard

Date: 08 23 1964
Description: Patti O'Connell skips barefoot through a barnyard area. The barn is covered in ivy and is owned by the Lloyd Lehman property.

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