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Brighton Beach

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Scene at Brighton Beach. View of the lake and shoreline from what appears to be a wooden walkway across the water. A man is rowing a rowboat nearby. Boats and buildings are behind the trees on the shoreline. Caption reads: "Brighton Beach, Appleton, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
Fred W. Woelz & Brother

Publication Information

Creator Fred W. Woelz & Brother
Date Created circa 1910-1919

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
W013W4D
Legacy ID
WHi 85201

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