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"Big Muskegan Wind"

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Frozen river shoreline, with boats sitting on the grassy banks in the foreground. Across the icy shoreline are cars parked near the boat loading area, with men standing nearby. Houses line the hill on the right. One of the vehicles ha a sign that reads: "Waukesha Co. Ambulance" on its side.

Creator:
Taylor, J. Robert

Publication Information

Creator Taylor, J. Robert

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930
Call Number (T35)159

Copyright Information

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Unique ID
W01315G
Legacy ID
WHi 56165

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Group of people with an iceboat on a frozen lake (possibly Lake Michigan).

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"Big Muskegan Wind"

"Big Muskegan Wind"

A lodge in winter. The yard of the lodge is covered in ice.

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Man in Reeds

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