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Bernard's Boat House

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View from water of Bernard's Boat House on Lake Mendota, adjacent to the present James Madison Park.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created 1915

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photoart House negatives, 1913-1918, 1947-1953
Call Number (M491)198

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013C8Z
Legacy ID
WHi 3495

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