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Peninsula State Park from Sven's Tower

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Elevated view of the park and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Description on the photograph record reads: "Looking Northeast from Sven's Tower."

Creator:
Wisconsin. Conservation Department

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin. Conservation Department

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 174

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012BEX
Legacy ID
WHi 132947

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