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The "Okoboji"
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A view of the double-decked excursion boat docked at a pier. The boat has many passengers on board, and other people are standing on the pier. Caption reads: "The 'Okoboji' at Spirit Lake, Iowa."
circa 1910
Hartman, J. W.
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