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Rand McNally Official Auto Trails Map : District No. 8, Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, Northeast Iowa, Northern Michigan

Date: 1923
Description: This early road map shows the system of roads in Wisconsin, northern Illinois, northeastern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, and the western portion of Michig...
Photograph

Man and Dog

Date: 1923
Description: A well-dressed man poses holding a German short-haired pointer on a leash near the outlet of the Fish Creek into the harbor.
Photograph

Nelson Point

Date: 1923
Description: A small cottage is barely visible through the trees on the rocky shore at Nelson Point, now part of Peninsula State Park.
Photograph

Europe Bay

Date: 1923
Description: Sunlight glints off the water under a threatening sky.
Photograph

Man with Walking Stick

Date: 1923
Description: A man with a walking stick stands on the shore of frozen Europe Lake. The Hotz boat house and pier are in the background.
Photograph

Sailing

Date: 1923
Description: View across water of a small sailboat along the Door County shore.
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Two Men on Shore

Date: 1923
Description: Two men, including Ferdinand L. (Fedy) Hotz, left, stand on the west shore of Spider Island off Door County. There is a small boat with an outboard motor ...
Photograph

Gravelly Island

Date: 07 1923
Description: A grassy hummock stands out on the beach at Gravelly Island.
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Gravelly Island

Date: 07 1923
Description: Members of the photographer's family shield their heads with their clothing while walking among grassy hummocks on Gravelly Island. There are many seagulls...
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Helen Hotz Schmid

Date: 07 1923
Description: Helen Hotz Schmid holds a wet dachsund while riding in a motorboat with other family members. Her brother, Ferdinand L. (Fedy) Hotz mans the Evinrude moto...
Photograph

View of Mackinac Island

Date: 07 1923
Description: View of Mackinac Island from a wooden pier. There are large houses, some with turrets, facing the water.
Photograph

Mackinac Island

Date: 07 1923
Description: View of Mackinac Island from a boat offshore. There are two large wooden piers with warehouses, and a beach on the right. Commercial buildings line the wat...
Photograph

Fish Creek Dock

Date: 07 1923
Description: A large group stands on the pier at Fish Creek as a boat leaves. A barn-like warehouse stands on the pier; houses, boathouses, and outbuildings are visible...
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At the Dock

Date: 07 1923
Description: Passengers lean on the railing of a boat at a dock as a well-dressed crowd waits below. There are two cars parked nearby. Fishing nets dry on net rollers a...
Map or Atlas

Official Railroad Map of Wisconsin

Date: 1923
Description: This map shows counties, roads, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and portions of surrounding states. Included is an index to cities, villages and other places...
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Movement of Barley on the Great Lakes

Date: 1923
Description: This map includes an explanation that reads: "This chart shows the movement of barley on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, and New York State Barge Cana...
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Movement of Bituminous Coal on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River

Date: 1923
Description: This map shows major cities surrounding the Great Lakes. Portions of Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts,C...
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Movement of Corn on the Great Lakes

Date: 1923
Description: This map includes an explanation that reads: "This chart shows the movement of corn on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, and New York State Barge Canal ...
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Movement of Flaxseed on the Great Lakes

Date: 1923
Description: This map includes an explanation that reads: "This chart shows the easterly movement of flaxseed on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, and New York State...
Map or Atlas

Movement of Grain on the Great Lakes

Date: 1923
Description: This map includes an explanation that reads: "This chart shows the movement of grain on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, and New York State Barge Canal...

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