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Commercial Fishing Operation

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Elevated view of land operations of commercial fishing operation with fish net drying reels and buildings on Apostle Islands.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Wisconsin. Conservation Department

Publication Information

Creator
Wisconsin. Conservation Department
Date Created
1950

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 56

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129XC
Legacy ID
WHi 47205

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