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Excursion Cave, Hemlock Island
1885
Stereograph of a sailboat in Excursion Cave, on Hemlock Island of the Apostle Islands. A man can be seen sitting in the boat.
Rocky Shoreline
1940
The moon, partially obstructed by clouds, is reflected in the waters off one of the Apostle Islands. There is a small islet on the right, with several trees growing on it.
Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking
A family kayaks in front of rock walls at the Apostle Islands.
"Lizzie W." in Apostle Islands
1915
Two women aboard the Hull family boat, the "Lizzie W.," while it is tied to shore at one of the Apostle Islands.
Motorboating at Devils Island
Slightly elevated view of a wooden in-board motorboat on Lake Superior. Two men are in the front seat, and two bathing beauties are riding in the back waving to the photographer. Devils Island sea ...
Madeline Island Pleasure Boat
Two men standing in wooden rowboat along shore of Madeline Island. There are sailboats in the background. Behind them is a large rock just off the shoreline, with trees growing on the side and top.