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The Pier at Black Point

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View from shoreline of Dr. Otto Schmidt, second from left, standing on the pier at Black Point with other, unidentified, adults and children. A launch is tied at the pier and there are three sailboats in the distance. Dr. Schmidt was married to Emma Sybilla Seipp, the daughter of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp, who built his summer home at Black Point.

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number Black Point Estate.22.33

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Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
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Rights Holder Wisconsin Department of Administration
Unique ID
W0125PZ
Legacy ID
WHi 114953

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