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Pewit's Nest

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Two girls and a boy are posing standing at the edge of the pool at Pewit's Nest. The boy has rolled the legs of his overalls above his knees. There are tall rock outcroppings and trees behind the children.

Date Created:
1950

Publication Information

Date Created
1950

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
20 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OD3
Legacy ID
WHi 135485

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Elevated view stereograph of the dam at Pewit's Nest on Skillet Creek. Caption on reverse reads: "Devil's Lake and Wisconsin Scenery."

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Skillet Creek Falls

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View looking down at Skillet Creek Falls, which are surrounded by rocks, trees and foliage. Skillet Creek, located on private land, flows to Pewit's Nest, then to the Baraboo River.

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