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Rustic Footbridge

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A rustic log footbridge crosses the Bois Brule River at the Superior Brule Club.

Date Created:
1940

Publication Information

Date Created 1940

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 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
W013OG2
Legacy ID
WHi 135376

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