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Island

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Description: View of an island crowded with trees. Buildings are along the shore beyond the island.
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Perry Island

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Description: A view of Perry Island, a recent volcanic island. Caption reads: "Perry Island, recently thrown up in Behring Sea."
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Wickets Island

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Description: Elevated view of Wickets Island, a small island in a bay with dense foliage. A large tower is on the island and boats are in the bay.
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Homes Along the Coast

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Description: Homes stand along the coast near cliffs on Block Island.
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Gravelly Island

Date: 07 1923
Description: A grassy hummock stands out on the beach at Gravelly Island.
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Tivoli Island

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Description: View of Tivoli Island, situated in the Rock River. A bridge spans from the island to the river bank on the right. Caption reads: "Tivoli Island."
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Madeline Island History Museum Sign

Date: 08 1959
Description: Madeline Island Sign (Wisconsin Official Marker) depicting the history of the island and how it recieved its name. This sign was erected in 1956.
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Cana Island

Date: 1920
Description: View from beach across Spike Horn Bay towards Cana Island and the Cana Island Light.
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Michigan Island Lighthouse

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Description: Michigan Island Lighthouse, Apostle Islands, Lake Superior.
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Mississipi River and Horseshoe Island

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Description: Elevated view of the Mississippi River and Horseshoe Island, an unusually shaped island that has water in its middle.
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Elmwood Island at Fox Lake

Date: 1913
Description: View across water towards Elmwood Island, with lakeside homes. Caption reads: "Elmwood Island at Fox Lake, Wis."
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Sea Island Family Portrait

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Description: Family on Sea Island that was part of the Citizenship group that took place on the island.
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School and Memorial, Washington Island

Date: 1929
Description: School and war memorial on Washington Island.
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Governor's Island

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Description: Governor's Island from Farwell's Point.
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Pottawatomie Log Cabin

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Description: An old log cabin on snowy land on Rock Island (also known as Pottawatomie Island).
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Elementary School

Date: 1925
Description: Elementary school on Washington Island.
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Sand Island Lighthouse

Date: 1915
Description: Sand Island Lighthouse on Apostle Island, Lake Superior. Lighthouse keeper and family are posing in the front of the building.
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Young Bird

Date: 1910
Description: A young bird in a rock crevice on Rocky Island. The island is on Rainy Lake.
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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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View from Old Mission Grounds

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Description: View of cottages and Mission dock on Lake Superior on Madeline Island.

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