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Remains of an Old Fishing Track

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View of the remaining framework of an old fish-unloading track on the Lake Michigan shoreline. A wooded shoreline is beyond a pier in the far background.

Date Created:
May 5, 1963
Creator:
Vanderbilt, Paul

Publication Information

Creator Vanderbilt, Paul
Date Created May 5, 1963

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Paul Vanderbilt papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1954-1990)
Call Number (X2)13982

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013A22
Legacy ID
WHi 66571

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