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Lighthouse

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Lighthouse built by State Senator William Bray of Oshkosh, on a point where the Fox River empties into Lake Winnebago.

Date Created:
1937

Publication Information

Date Created
1937

Physical Description

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Image

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Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013TUQ
Legacy ID
WHi 43752

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