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Ferry Boats
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View from shoreline of two ferry boats in Lake Michigan. These two boats were once used as Mackinac Straits ferry boats and were later used as potato packing and warehouse facilities by Ed Anderson. In the far distance on the water, a small ferry boat which runs between Washington Island and Door County is visible.
August 24, 1964
Vanderbilt, Paul
Publication Information
| Creator | Vanderbilt, Paul |
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| Date Created | August 24, 1964 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Paul Vanderbilt papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1954-1990) |
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| Call Number | (X2)15962 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Rock Island
August 20, 1964
View over fishing boat of Rock Island, as seen from Jackson Harbor.
Dilapidated Boat Dock
August 20, 1964
View towards horizon of old boat dock extending into Lake Michigan, as seen from the West Harbor of Washington Island. The dock is surrounded by plants and large gravel.
Rocky Shoreline
August 23, 1964
View from a rocky shoreline of a tree-lined peninsula in the distance.
Setting Sun
August 19, 1964
View from rocky shoreline of a sun setting through thin clouds over Lake Michigan. A pier juts out over pilings on the right, and a far shoreline is along the horizon.
Grove of Cedar Trees
August 22, 1964
A grove of cedar trees on Schoolhouse Beach. Lake Michigan is visible through the trees and a picnic table is placed near the shoreline.
Rock Formation
August 23, 1964
A large rock outcropping covered with trees and plants on a rocky beach of Lake Michigan.
