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Pier and Lighthouse at Night
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Hand-colored postcard view of a pier and lighthouse at night. The moon shines through clouds, and light shines in two directions from the beacon on top of the lighthouse. A ship is on the horizon. Caption reads: "Pier and Lighthouse at Night, Manitowoc, Wis."
1927
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WHi 97084
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Lighthouse and Pier
before 1916
Tinted postcard of the lighthouse and a light tower at the end of a pier. A small boat with two passengers is on the water. This would be the Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse, and the Racine Nort...
Columbus Caravels in Manitowoc
September 6, 1913
Postcard view across water towards reproductions of Christopher Columbus' ships, the Niña, Pinta, and the Santa Maria docked at Manitowoc. The ships, adorned with flags and banners, are probably do...
Wind Point Lighthouse
"Colortone" postcard view of the Wind Point Lighthouse, along with two other buildings. A fence surrounds the buildings, and in the distance a steamship is on Lake Michigan. Caption reads: "Wind Po...
North Pier and Lighthouse
1890
View from the shore of Kenosha's North Pier and lighthouse. Waves are breaking on the shore of Lake Michigan.
Devil's Island Lighthouse and Fog Signal
1913
Hand-colored postcard showing the lighthouse and fog signal at Devil's Island in the Apostle Islands. Caption reads: "Apostle Islands, Wis. Devil's Island, Lighthouse and fog signal."
A Steamship at the Warf at Christiansand
1908
A postcard depicting a young man or teenager on a dock next to a steam ship.
