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Car Ferry Clearing Eighth Street Bridge

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View across water towards a Lake Michigan car ferry going through a drawbridge. Caption reads: "Car Ferry Clearing Eighth Street Bridge, Manitowoc, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1940-1949
Creator:
Manitowoc Circulators

Publication Information

Creator
Manitowoc Circulators
Date Created
circa 1940-1949

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014GBC
Legacy ID
WHi 138853

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