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Frank Braeger Fishing Boat
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The Frank Braeger is moored on the shore of Jones Island with steam issuing from the pipe, with the crew posing on the boat. In the background a man is roofing a house. The Frank Braeger tug boat was used for fishing from 1906 until 1931 and ran on Lake Michigan. Frank Braeger and his family lived on Jones Island.
1931
Fiebelkorn, Fred
Publication Information
| Creator | Fiebelkorn, Fred |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1931 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Sheboygan County and Milwaukee, Wisconsin photographs, circa 1900-1921 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | M81-637 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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