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Threatening Skies

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Threatening skies loom over boats, piers and boathouses in Eagle harbor.

Date Created:
August 1951
Creator:
Lefebvre, Henry

Publication Information

Creator Lefebvre, Henry
Date Created August 1951

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 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
W013PB1
Legacy ID
WHi 141639

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