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Chambers Island Lighthouse

Image

View from water of a man with a beard standing on a pier near a small boathouse. In the background is a lighthouse with keeper's house and outbuilding.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
Hotz, Ferdinand

Publication Information

Creator
Hotz, Ferdinand
Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
16 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6706.61.9
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012GSQ
Legacy ID
WHi 93810

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