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La Pointe, Madeline Island

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Old Mission Residence at La Pointe, Madeline Island.

Date Created:
1898
Creator:
Bailey, S. W.

Publication Information

Creator Bailey, S. W.
Date Created 1898

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number (D488)5449

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013T5C
Legacy ID
WHi 3817

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