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The Blue River

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Elevated view of small boats tied up along a tree-lined stretch of the Blue River. Decks with stairs down to the boat slip areas stand on either side of the river.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)00149

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011E8G
Legacy ID
WHi 68807

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