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Saturday Picnic
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Men, women and children have gathered under the trees at the picnic grounds at Interstate Park. Containers of food have been set out on the picnic tables; there are also park benches throughout the wooded area. Cars are parked in an open area in the background.
June 20, 1936
Pond, Alonzo W. (Alonzo William), 1894-1986
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View across snow towards a snow-covered picnic table among a stand of trees. Caption reads: "Winter quiet at Interstate Park St. Croix Falls Wis by Fred Leighton."
Pothole
October 1937
A woman identified as Beth Doane is inspecting a large pothole in a rock formation high above the St. Croix River in Interstate Park. She is wearing gloves, a heavy jacket and knee-high lace-up boo...
St. Croix River
1940
An elevated view of the St. Croix River at Interstate Park. There is a boat with open sides, probably an excursion boat, going down the river, and rock formations are on the right. The stone wall o...
River View
1935
View towards an unidentified woman sitting and facing away from the camera to take in the view of the St. Croix River from a high rock formation. The bridge between Wisconsin and Minnesota, located...
Group of Men at Digging Site
1936
A group of well-dressed men gather at the digging site at Interstate Park.
