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"Byng I" Steamboat

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Group of people on board the steamboat "Byng I" sometime prior to 1930.

Date Created:
1930

Publication Information

Date Created 1930

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 10 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photographs of Chequamegon region of Wisconsin, circa 1885-1945
Call Number PH 4592

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014CG9
Legacy ID
WHi 3378

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