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Tank Cottage Broadside

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View of the broadside of the cottage during warm season, with a few large deciduous trees casting shadows across the cottage, though it's a sunny day. On the original site on the west side of the Fox River before restoration.

Date Created:
1909
Creator:
Howlett, Effie M.

Publication Information

Creator Howlett, Effie M.
Date Created 1909

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Green Bay.213

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013R8Z
Legacy ID
WHi 31849

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