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Mississippi's Edge
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A boathouse, boat and pier on the frozen shoreline of the Mississippi River. More buildings appear in the background, a snow covered tree on the left and a snow covered pile of timbers in the foreground.
1950
La Crosse Tribune
Publication Information
| Creator | La Crosse Tribune |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1950 |
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 |
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