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Lonely Lighthouse

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Rawley Point Lighthouse, located in the Point Beach State Forest. It is 111 feet tall.

Date Created:
1952
Creator:
Vesey, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Vesey, Richard
Date Created 1952

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 4

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PD6
Legacy ID
WHi 142973

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