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Foss Dock

Image

View from the water of Washington Harbor on Washington Island. There are boats moored and warehouses along the pier. Fishing nets dry on racks on the shore.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
Hotz, Ferdinand

Publication Information

Creator
Hotz, Ferdinand
Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6706.P83.2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012GST
Legacy ID
WHi 94794

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