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Sister Bay

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Caption reads: "Sister Bay, near Sturgeon Bay, Wis." and "In Door County 'Cherryland,' the Nation's Largest Cherry Producer." Sister Bay from a rocky beach with a pier, boathouse and boats. This may be Kellstrom's Dock. Buildings can be seen on the far shore. A close-up of cherries has been added to the upper left corner.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
E.C. Kropp Co.

Publication Information

Creator
E.C. Kropp Co.
Date Created
1915

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
W013Y53
Legacy ID
WHi 149149

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