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Memorial Park

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View of two wooden foot bridges in Memorial Park. In the background are the waters of Chequamegon Bay in Lake Superior. Picnic tables are among the trees. Memorial Park opened to the public in 1920.

Date Created:
1932
Creator:
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)
Date Created
1932
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
15 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011MB3
Legacy ID
WHi 86789

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