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Steamship "Island Queen"

Date: 1930
Description: View of the steamship "Island Queen," near Coney Island, which is on the Ohio River near Cincinatti. "Island Queen Coney Island" is painted on the rear of ...
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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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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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Post Office at Island lake

Date: 1927
Description: Exterior of the post office and Island Lake Burpee's Resort.
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Island Park

Date: 1920
Description: Island Park in Racine.
Postcard

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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School and Memorial, Washington Island

Date: 1929
Description: School and war memorial on Washington Island.
Postcard

Greetings from Island Lake

Date: 1909
Description: Caption reads: "Greetings from Island Lake, Wis." Handwritten at bottom: "A muskellunge — length 40 inches, weight 21 1/2 lbs."
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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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Cana Island Lighthouse

Date: 1967
Description: Ground view of the Cana Island Lighthouse.
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Yorks Island Harbor

Date: 1920
Description: A view of Yorks Island Harbor and lobster fishing boats in a cove. Caption reads: "Lobster Fleet at Yorks Island Harbor, Isle au Haut, Me."
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Outer Island Lighthouse

Date: 1950
Description: Lighthouse on Outer Island of the Apostle Islands.
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Rock Island

Date: 1924
Description: Rock Island bluff as seen from the water.
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Washington Island

Date: 1925
Description: Washington Island, including field and fence, with buildings, automobiles, and a large ship in the distance.
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Gravelly Island

Date: 07 1923
Description: Members of the photographer's family shield their heads with their clothing while walking among grassy hummocks on Gravelly Island. There are many seagulls...
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View of Mackinac Island

Date: 07 1923
Description: View of Mackinac Island from a wooden pier. There are large houses, some with turrets, facing the water.
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Rocky Island

Date: 1910
Description: A view from the water of Rocky Island on Rainy Lake.

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