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Postcards

Target Bluff and House

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Black and white postcard of a two-story house in front of Target Bluff. In the foreground, railroad tracks and a low fence can be seen. Many trees surround the house. On the left, another house is partially visible. Text in red in upper left corner reads: "Target Bluff, Camp Douglas, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1920-1929
Creator:
National Importing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Publication Information

Creator National Importing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Date Created circa 1920-1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013W2S
Legacy ID
WHi 93225

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