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Long Tail Point Lighthouse

Image

View across field towards the lighthouse and other buildings among trees. Caption reads: "Long Tail Point, Green Bay, Wis."

Date Created:
1898
Creator:
Kurz, Louis, 1833-1921

Publication Information

Creator
Kurz, Louis, 1833-1921
Date Created
1898

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Green Bay.159.1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013SSS
Legacy ID
WHi 31664

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