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High Rock

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View across water towards people in a canoe on the Wisconsin River who are dwarfed by the High Rock formation at the Dells. There are sandy beaches on each side of the protruding point of High Rock. Trees are growing on the top of the cliff.

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Von der Sump Family

Publication Information

Creator
Von der Sump Family
Date Created
1905

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 7115.71

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013M4H
Legacy ID
WHi 145044

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