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Hawk's Bill

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Text on the front reads: "Hawk's Bill, Dells of the Wisconsin River." Four men in a rowboat are beneath the Hawk's Bill rock formation. One man is pointing upward. Trees are clinging to the formations and growing above.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
H.H. Bennett Studio

Publication Information

Creator
H.H. Bennett Studio
Date Created
1920

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
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013YLB
Legacy ID
WHi 151743

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