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"Tragedy of the Siskiwit" Historical Marker

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Historical marker describing an Ojibwe legend that took place on Siskiwit Lake.

Date Created:
1937
Creator:
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)
Date Created
1937

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
11 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011M8D
Legacy ID
WHi 84185

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Swimmers and Boat in Siskiwit Lake

Swimmers and Boat in Siskiwit Lake

1935

View of six boys and men swimming in Siskiwit Lake by a wooden boat. In the background is the shoreline and trees.

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Boating on Lake Siskiwit

Boating on Lake Siskiwit

1938

Three women in a rowboat off a dock on Siskiwit Lake.

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Catch of Trout at Whip'poorwill Camp

Catch of Trout at Whip'poorwill Camp

1937

Two people holding a stringer of trout caught on Siskiwit Lake.

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Children in Siskiwit River at Bridge Falls

Children in Siskiwit River at Bridge Falls

1936

View of two children standing in the Siskiwit River at the top of Bridge Falls. A woman stands on the shore on the right. There are trees and brush on both sides of the river.

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Tragedy of the Siskiwit Historic Marker

Tragedy of the Siskiwit Historic Marker

Hwy. 13, 0.5 mi. E of Cornucopia

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Squaw Bay Caves

Squaw Bay Caves

1931

View of the Squaw Bay Caves, near Cornucopia, with people in a boat off to the far left. The caves were renamed Mawikwe Bay, and Mawikwe is Ojibwe for weeping woman.

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