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Enjoying the View

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The description on the reverse of this print describes the scene: "A horseback rider pauses to view the beauties of Devils Lake nestled among the bluffs at Devil's Lake State Park, Wisconsin." The elevated location provides a panoramic view of the bluffs beyond the lake.

Date Created:
1940
Creator:
Wisconsin. Conservation Department

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin. Conservation Department
Date Created 1940

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number PH 3451

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OBR
Legacy ID
WHi 135406

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