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City Views, Nome, Alaska

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Two views of the city. The upper photograph features an elevated view looking west. The lower photograph by O.D. Goetze is taken from a railroad bridge looking North from the Bering Sea.

Creator:
Goetze, O. D. (Otto Daniel)

Publication Information

Creator Goetze, O. D. (Otto Daniel)

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A61)04536

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011GBC
Legacy ID
WHi 84270

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