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View of Detroit

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View of Detroit with several boats and ships in (probably) the Detroit River.

Date Created:
1855

Publication Information

Date Created 1855

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 22 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number F574 D4 R6 1855, p.8

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01418X
Legacy ID
WHi 53060

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