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Looking up Mirror Lake from High Bridge

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An elevated view of Mirror Lake from a deck truss bridge. On both sides of the lake are boathouses and tour boats. Steep cliffs lined with trees and plants form the shoreline.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)00645

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013GBX
Legacy ID
WHi 86442

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