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Colonel and Mrs. Woods Arrive

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Colonel and Mrs. Woods (right center) arriving on Madeline Island dock for summer visit. Thomas Stahl and his dog team (at left), loading luggage into dog cart. Steamer "Plowboy" is in the background.

Date Created:
1901

Publication Information

Date Created 1901

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photographs of Chequamegon region of Wisconsin, circa 1885-1945
Call Number PH 4592

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013C8V
Legacy ID
WHi 24405

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