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Governor's Island

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View across water of Governor's Island. There is a far shoreline in the background on the left.

Date Created:
May 16, 1908

Publication Information

Date Created
May 16, 1908

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6632

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014ASU
Legacy ID
WHi 102795

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