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Merrimac Ferry

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The Merrimac Ferry hauling cars across the Wisconsin River. A bridge across the river is in the background behind the ferry.

Date Created:
June 1971
Creator:
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)
Contributor Wisconsin. Conservation Department (creator)
Date Created June 1971

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 6 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources color transparencies, 1958-1978
Call Number PH 2427, Box 4
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911124575402121
Finding Aid http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ser02427

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OMI
Legacy ID
WHi 129965

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