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Beach at Devil's Lake State Park

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Men, women, and children swimming, playing, and relaxing at the beach at Devil's Lake State Park. Two long docks extend into the water and the scene is reportedly in front of the bath house.

Date Created:
1938

Publication Information

Date Created 1938

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number PH Series 2375, Box 3

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OA6
Legacy ID
WHi 64453

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