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Nelson Point

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Wildflowers bloom on the rocky shore of Weborg Point in Peninsula State Park, with Nelson Point in the background. A low pier extends from the point.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
Hotz, Ferdinand

Publication Information

Creator Hotz, Ferdinand
Date Created 1915

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph

Collection Information

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

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012GZI
Legacy ID
WHi 97434

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