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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
Bishop, E. A. (Racine, Wis.)
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W013ZU7
WHi 97084
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