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Blue Bird Cottage

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A simple wood frame cottage is built into the slope of the hill above Geneva Lake at Holiday Home Camp. A second building is seen in the background.

Date Created:
1945

Publication Information

Date Created
1945

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
12 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
Black Point Estate.22.46

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Conditions For Use
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright.
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Department of Administration
Unique ID
W0125R5
Legacy ID
WHi 115590

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