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Mississipi River and Horseshoe Island

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Elevated view of the Mississippi River and Horseshoe Island, an unusually shaped island that has water in its middle.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)00131

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011DUE
Legacy ID
WHi 68683

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