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Montello, Wisconsin

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View across a field and Montello Lake. Buildings on the distant shore, seen through trees on the near shoreline, are the tower of the Montello House Hotel, and a smaller building on the right. Buffalo Lake is partially visible in the far background.

Date Created:
March 24, 1905

Publication Information

Date Created
March 24, 1905

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
19 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012BGC
Legacy ID
WHi 142935

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