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American Fur Company Warehouse

Date: 1922
Description: The American Fur Company warehouse, also called Old Treaty Hall. In 1832 the fur company moved its Bayfield post to the Island (Madeline Island), and on th...
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Old Treaty Hall

Date: 1911
Description: Interior of Old Treaty Hall, so called because of a treaty signed there on September 30, 1854 between the Chippewas and the settlers that gave the land to ...
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Devil's Island Lighthouse

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Description: Lighthouse and buildings on Devil's Island of the Apostle Islands.
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La Pointe Light

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Description: La Pointe Light on Long Island (Apostle Islands), Chequamegon Bay, Lake Superior.
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Annuity Payment at La Pointe

Date: 1870
Description: Indians receiving payment. Seated on the right is John W. Bell. Others are, left to right, Asaph Whittlesey, Agent Henry C. Gilbert, and William S. Warren ...
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Ice Fishing on Chequamegon Bay

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Description: Man ice fishing on Chequamegon Bay through a hole with a fishing jig, fish and fry pan.

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