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Fishing Wharf

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Canoes and small sailboats are pulled up on the shore or tied up to the piers extending from the wharf at Ellison Bay. There is a small warehouse on the wharf. Ellison Bluff is along the shoreline in the background.

Date Created:
1935

Publication Information

Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number (W536)305

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OEF
Legacy ID
WHi 134463

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