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Light House

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View of a Lake Michigan lighthouse, and a house with a man standing on the porch. Caption reads: "Light House, Manitowoc, Wis."

Date Created:
1911

Publication Information

Date Created
1911

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013XLM
Legacy ID
WHi 138778

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Countiss Residence

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