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Scenic View
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View down path along rough road towards a building labeled "No. 4". The De Soto Depot, railroad tracks, a boxcar, and the Mississippi River are below on the right. In the far background are bluffs.
1914
Gillett, Sherwin
Publication Information
| Creator | Gillett, Sherwin |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1914 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961) |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (G5)00656 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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