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The Old Standby

Date: 1930
Description: Caption reads: "'The Old Standby' First Lighthouse Built at the Head of Lake Superior—Superior Entry — 1854 Keepers, Com. Saxton and Samuel Palmer."
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Summer Homes on Madeline Island

Date: 1938
Description: Large vacation homes in La Pointe, Madeline Island. Bayfield is in the background on the far shore of Lake Superior.
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Top O' Wis Terrace

Date: 1935
Description: House, cottages and property of Mrs. J.J. Fisher overlooking Lake Superior.
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Michela Coal & Dock Company

Date: 
Description: View from shoreline of dock site towards Lake Superior, showing sulphur pile and a large chute in the background.
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The Seamen's Memorial Statue

Date: 1978
Description: Text on reverse reads: "The Seamen's Memorial Statue, Barker's Island, Superior, WI. Facing the harbor holding a massive cable is the 10 foot tall Seamen's...

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