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The Manhattan

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View of the Manhattan Resort and its tree-filled grounds. Caption reads: "The Manhattan, Delavan Lake, Wis."

Date Created:
1909
Creator:
Wells Dry Goods Co.

Publication Information

Creator Wells Dry Goods Co.
Date Created 1909

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
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013WN9
Legacy ID
WHi 123597

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