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Tourist Camp Grounds

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Looking down from a hilltop of a car parked under a tree. The campground is populated with well-dressed families walking down a path, and their parked cars under trees in the distance.

Date Created:
1924
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1924

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(G5)00286
Conditions For Physical Access
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Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013G3D
Legacy ID
WHi 84061

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