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Jones Island

Image

Shoreline of Lake Michigan. This is mainly a commercial fishing community, and some of the Lake Michigan ferry boats dock here. A pole with a lifesaving ring is on the left.

Date Created:
1961
Creator:
Boyd, Robert (Bob) J.

Publication Information

Creator
Boyd, Robert (Bob) J.
Date Created
1961

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 24 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.238

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014FF0
Legacy ID
WHi 53638

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