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Ferdinand Hotz

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Ferdinand Hotz poses on snowshoes at the base of a bluff. The Hotz cottage complex, built in 1912-3, is seen atop the bluff. The complex included three cottages, a log outhouse, pumphouse, and stone garage with tower. There are snow-covered cedars in the foreground.

Date Created:
1918
Creator:
Hotz, Ferdinand

Publication Information

Creator Hotz, Ferdinand
Date Created 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 16 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Ferdinand Hotz photographs, 1900-1998
Call Number PH 6706.1.7
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126539302121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012GL6
Legacy ID
WHi 92473

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