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Oconto Harbor

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View across icy water towards shipping boats in harbor. Trees are along the right shoreline, houses and buildings are along the left shoreline.

Date Created:
December 17, 1957

Publication Information

Date Created December 17, 1957

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Port Advisors' files, 1956-1967
Call Number PH Series 2500

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OUB
Legacy ID
WHi 113631

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