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La Pointe Light

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La Pointe Light on Long Island (Apostle Islands), Chequamegon Bay, Lake Superior.

Creator:
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number CF 1918

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013K6N
Legacy ID
WHi 47218

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