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Car Ferry

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A car ferry transporting a car on Lake Superior between LaPointe, Madeline Island, and Bayfield. Two men are sitting on a bench near the car, and a shoreline can be seen in the background.

Date Created:
1938
Creator:
L.L. Cook Company

Publication Information

Creator
L.L. Cook Company
Date Created
1938

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01350Z
Legacy ID
WHi 61375

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