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Ski Hill

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View down hill towards skiers enjoying a sunny winter day on a ski hill in Wisconsin. One man is relaxing by lying on his back with his skis crossed up in the air. There is a fence further down the hill crossing the slope from left to right, and several stands of trees.

Date Created:
November 1938
Creator:
Milwaukee journal

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee journal
Date Created November 1938

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number (W534)816

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OBI
Legacy ID
WHi 133782

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