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Postcards

Out for a Stroll

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View towards a black bear walking up a road. Text reads: "Out for a Stroll, Greetings from Mercer, Wisconsin."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
History Center
Call Number
PH 2744
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
United States
Country
Wisconsin
State
Iron
County
Mercer
Community

1910-1919
Decade
Unique ID
W013XPY
Legacy ID
WHi 140170

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View of Long Lake

View of Long Lake

circa 1910-1919

Elevated view of Long Lake with two small islands. A building is on the far shoreline. Caption reads: "View of Long Lake, Mercer, Wis."

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Nature's Artistry

Nature's Artistry

circa 1910-1919

Kodachrome postcard of a road of the Chippewa River during autumn. Foliage at peak color. Caption reads: "Nature's Artistry, Greetings -- Lake Holcombe, Wis."

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Greetings from Jacksonport

Greetings from Jacksonport

circa 1910-1919

View of Jacksonport and Lake Michigan from across a pasture. A man is driving a horse-drawn vehicle in the foreground. Caption reads: "Greetings from Jacksonport, Wis."

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Voss' Birchwood Lodge

Voss' Birchwood Lodge

circa 1910-1919

View down sidewalk towards cottages at a northwoods lodge. Caption reads: "Voss' Birchwood Lodge, Manitowish, Wis."

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The Oasis

The Oasis

1912

View from water towards a shoreline and a log cabin in the woods by a lake. Rowboats and a small pier are at the shoreline. Caption reads: "The Oasis, Mercer, Wis."

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Zoo at Vilas Park

Zoo at Vilas Park

circa 1910-1919

View across lawn towards the bear enclosures at Vilas Zoo. Caption reads: "Zoo at Vilas Park, Madison, Wisconsin."

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