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Summer White House on the Brule
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Black and white postcard view of Cedar Island Lodge, located on the Brule River, owned by Henry Clay Pierce, businessman and financier. It was dubbed the Summer White House on the Brule. It was called that because Calvin Coolidge, our 30th President, and his wife spent time there in the summer. On each side are oval portraits of Calvin Coolidge and his wife Grace. President Coolidge loved to fish. Caption reads: "Summer White House on the Brule."
circa 1928
Duluth Photo Engraving Co. (Duluth, Minn.)
Publication Information
| Creator | Duluth Photo Engraving Co. (Duluth, Minn.) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1928 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 postcard |
| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | History Center |
|---|---|
| Source Collection | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
| Call Number | PH 2744 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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