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Lakeside Scenes

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Four views near Lake Superior, including two scenes of boats and docks near the ore docks, a bathing scene showing a group of people swimming in the lake and diving from pilings, and a view of the steamer "Mary Scott."

Date Created:
September 19, 1932
Creator:
E.C. Kropp Co.

Publication Information

Creator E.C. Kropp Co.
Date Created September 19, 1932

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 15 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014FQR
Legacy ID
WHi 86040

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