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Old Boat Yards

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Colorized view of a boat yard on the Mississippi River. Riverboats are moored along the shoreline. Caption reads: "Old Boat Yards, La Crosse, Wis."

Date Created:
1898
Creator:
A.C. Bosselman & Co.

Publication Information

Creator
A.C. Bosselman & Co.
Date Created
1898

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 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
W014G5R
Legacy ID
WHi 131983

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