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Iceboats

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Description: Iceboats at Williams Bay on Lake Geneva.
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Iceboats on Lake Monona

Date: 01 29 1954
Description: Iceboats prepare to race in the Hearst Cup Challenge on Lake Monona. From left are the iceboats "Fritz," "Mary B." and "Dutchman."
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"Big Muskegan Wind"

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Description: Frozen river shoreline, with boats sitting on the grassy banks in the foreground. Across the icy shoreline are cars parked near the boat loading area, with...
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The Ice Velocipede

Date: 02 20 1869
Description: Engraved image of a man riding an ice velocipede, a bicycle-like vehicle with a studded front wheel and back blades. In the background is an iceboat.
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Lake Mendota Inlet

Date: 1950
Description: A partially frozen inlet from the lake. The view may be from Spring Harbor Park. Docks and piers line the shores. A rowboat partially covered in snow is up...

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