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Cleopatra's Needle

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An elevated view of the rock formation in Devil's Lake State Park known as Cleopatra's Needle.

Date Created:
1930
Creator:
Pond, Alonzo W. (Alonzo William), 1894-1986

Publication Information

Creator Pond, Alonzo W. (Alonzo William), 1894-1986
Date Created 1930

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number PH Series 2375.3.12

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013O96
Legacy ID
WHi 133199

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Cleopatra's Needle, Devil's Lake State Park

Cleopatra's Needle, Devil's Lake State Park

1933

Colorized postcard of the rock formation called Cleopatra's Needle in Devil's Lake State Park. Trees can be seen to the left and below. The lake, bluffs and sky are visible in the background. The t...

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Devil's Lake, Wisconsin State Park, Cleopatra's Needle

Devil's Lake, Wisconsin State Park, Cleopatra's Needle

circa 1920-1929

Colorized postcard of the rock formation called Cleopatra's Needle in Devil's Lake State Park. Trees and foliage can be seen to the left and below. The lake, bluffs and sky are visible in the backg...

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Cleopatra's Needle

Cleopatra's Needle

1910

The rock formation at Devil's Lake known as Cleopatra's Needle.

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Cleopatra's Needle from the South

Cleopatra's Needle from the South

1910

Elevated view of Cleopatra's Needle with Devil's Lake in the background.

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The Hiker

The Hiker

1935

A young man wearing a hat, short pants, and a rucksack is standing atop a high rock formation looking down at Devil's Lake. There are wooded bluffs in the background.

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Cleopatra's Needle

Cleopatra's Needle

circa 1890-1899

Devil's Lake Vicinity, Cleopatra's Needle. A man is standing on top of the needle.

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