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Devil's Doorway

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Elevated view of Devil's Doorway rock formation. Far below is Devil's Lake and the opposite shoreline with bluffs in the distance.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin

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)00677

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013GCB
Legacy ID
WHi 86619

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View of Devil's Lake from top of Bluffs

View of Devil's Lake from top of Bluffs

Elevated view of Devil's Lake from the top of the bluffs, talus slope visible on right.

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Devil's Lake Beach

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View looking out at beach scene at Devil's Lake. There are benches on the shore where vacationers observe the swimmers. Two wooden structures have ladders up to slides in the water. A large slide i...

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View from Kirkland Hotel

View from Kirkland Hotel

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View of Devil's Lake from the shore of the Kirkland Hotel, located at the southeast corner of the lake. There is building, perhaps a boathouse, on the shore near the boats and boating docks.

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Postcards
Devil's Doorway, Devil's Lake

Devil's Doorway, Devil's Lake

1915

Colorized postcard of the rock formation called the Devil's Doorway in Devil's Lake State Park. The lake, bluffs, trees and sky are visible in the background. The text above reads "Devil's Doorway,...

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Devil's Doorway

Devil's Doorway

December 13, 1913

Text on front reads: "Bird's Eye View from Devil's Doorway. Devil's Lake, Wis." Elevated view of the rock formation called the Devil's Doorway in Devil's Lake State Park. Trees can be seen below. T...

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