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First Fishing

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First fishing near Vilas Park on Murphy's Creek (now known as Wingra Creek.) Many people are set up to fish on both sides of the tree-lined banks.

Date Created:
1951
Creator:
Vesey, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Vesey, Richard
Date Created 1951

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Historical Calendars and source photographs, 1948-1992
Call Number PH Series 2779, box 3, fldr 3

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013P7P
Legacy ID
WHi 141346

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