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Frank Lloyd Wright Boathouse

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Exterior view from the lake of the Madison City Boathouse at the foot of North Carroll Street on Lake Mendota. It was an early design of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
Custer, Frank

Publication Information

Creator
Custer, Frank
Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
M2001-157.88

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HC4
Legacy ID
WHi 34327

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