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Lake Michigan Shore Bluffs

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View of bluffs and buildings on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Date Created:
1877

Publication Information

Date Created 1877

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.272

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VT3
Legacy ID
WHi 6949

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