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Windswept Point

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Wind Point Lighthouse surrounded by outbuildings and framed by trees. Lake Michigan is in the distance.

Date Created:
1955
Creator:
Sterelzyck, Robert A.

Publication Information

Creator Sterelzyck, Robert A.
Date Created 1955

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 6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013P8Q
Legacy ID
WHi 144288

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