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Stubby Sentinel

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View down road towards the Fond du Lac lighthouse, built in 1933. There are cumulus clouds in the sky, and pine trees are lining the shore.

Date Created:
1954
Creator:
Achen, Fran, 1916-2004

Publication Information

Creator Achen, Fran, 1916-2004
Contributor State Historical Society of Wisconsin. State Historical Museum (compiler)
Date Created 1954

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 27 x 35 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Today exhibit photographs, 1948-circa 1959
Call Number PH 552 (5)
Media Number Box 5
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465660202121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011DBQ
Legacy ID
WHi 31092

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