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Boaters and Boathouse

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Handwriting on reverse reads: "Bornstein's boat house (formerly Blommer) and our 3 mile lake created by the dam." Three men are in two rowboats on a lake. Another boat is located near the boathouse on the right. The lake is surrounded by trees.

Date Created:
1907

Publication Information

Date Created
1907

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
W013YAP
Legacy ID
WHi 150272

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