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Rustic Bridge

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The rustic bridge on Lake Mendota Drive, over a ravine in Shorewood Hills. The sign on the left reads: "$5 FINE, For riding or driving over this bridge faster than a walk."

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Middleton Family

Publication Information

Creator Middleton Family
Date Created 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Middleton family photographs, circa 1892-circa 1950s
Call Number Ph 6407.1.17

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01371X
Legacy ID
WHi 82393

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