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Big Manitou Falls

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Text on front reads: "Big Manitou Falls, Ht. 165 Ft., Pattison State Park, Superior, Wis." The falls are on the Black River and surrounded by shrubs and rocks.

Date Created:
August 7, 1942

Publication Information

Date Created
August 7, 1942

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
History Center
Call Number
PH 2744
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013YBY
Legacy ID
WHi 150108

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Manitou Falls, Pattison State Park

Manitou Falls, Pattison State Park

1938

Text on front reads: "Manitou Falls, Pattison State Park, Superior, Wis." On reverse: "Manitou Falls, with a specacular drop of 165 ft., is the most outstanding, picturesque waterfall in the State....

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Photographs
Big Manitou Falls, Pattison State Park

Big Manitou Falls, Pattison State Park

1940

Big Manitou Falls on the Black River. It is referred to as the "lower falls" in the park. This 165-foot waterfall is recognized as the highest in the state.

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Photographs
Big Manitou Falls, Pattison State Park

Big Manitou Falls, Pattison State Park

1890

Big Manitou Falls on the Black River. This waterfall reportedly was called "Gitchee Monido" by the Ojibwa, which means "Falls of the Great Spirit."

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Photographs
Big Manitou Falls, Pattison State Park

Big Manitou Falls, Pattison State Park

1890

Stereograph of Big Manitou Falls on the Black River. This waterfall reportedly was called "Gitchee Monido" by the Ojibwa, which means "Falls of the Great Spirit."

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Photographs
Big Manitou Falls

Big Manitou Falls

circa 1910-1919

Elevated view looking across towards Big Manitou Falls, a waterfall in Pattison State Park. The falls are surrounded by trees and rocks. Pattison State Park is a 1,436-acre Wisconsin state park sou...

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Photographs
Pattison State Park, Manitou Falls

Pattison State Park, Manitou Falls

circa 1920-1929

View of cars parked in the parking lot at Pattison State Park, near the entry gate and sign, which reads: "Pattison State Park, Manitou Falls — Height 165 feet.

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