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Sheboygan Airport

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The first Sheboygan Airport operated by Anton Brotz, Sr. Parked in front of the hangar is a Curtiss "Jenny," as the World War I-era Curtiss JN models were known.

Date Created:
1925

Publication Information

Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number (X3)6108

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IHG
Legacy ID
WHi 10664

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