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Blackhawk Summer Homes

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View from the water (probably Lake Mendota) of summer cottages at Blackhawk. There is a pavilion at the shoreline. There are two people canoeing near the shore.

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
W014AT3
Legacy ID
WHi 117274

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