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Merrimac Ferry
Slightly elevated view through trees from shoreline of the Merrimac ferry with automobiles aboard. A sign on the ferry says: "Colsac".
Merrimac Ferry
1951
View from road of the Merrimac ferry approaching shore with several automobiles and a large truck aboard. In the foreground is a sign that reads: "Keep Back Until Ferry Is Unloaded".
"Colsac II" Ferry
1963
View from road of the ferry "Colsac II" arriving at the shoreline of the Wisconsin River, with an automobile on the right waiting to board.
"Colsac II" Ferry
circa 1950-1959
The Merrimac ferry "Colsac II" is seen on the Wisconsin River behind two signs. The signs read, "Road Closed" and "Ferry Opens April 15".
Ferry at Merrimac
1940
Colsac Ferry across the Wisconsin River at Merrimac. There is a bridge across the river in the background on the left.
Automobiles Wait for the Merrimac Ferry
circa 1950-1959
Automobiles line up to wait for the Merrimac ferry "Colsac".
