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Wisconsin Dells Minirama

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Miniature model of the Wisconsin Dells. Goggled diver, Ollie Reese, swimming with Dells recreation boat. This completely landscaped exhibit was built to scale, 1/4 inch to a foot, faithfully depicting the Wisconsin Dells recreation area.

Date Created:
August 26, 1960

Publication Information

Date Created
August 26, 1960

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012NVO
Legacy ID
WHi 1968

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