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Pattison State Park

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Text on front reads: "Pattison Park, Superior, Wisconsin." On reverse: "Pattison State Park. 12 Miles from Superior, Wisc. on Hiway 35. Interfalls Lake is a delightful lake formed by the damming of the Black River. Sand Beach – Swimming Area – Picnic and Camping Grounds in a beautiful setting of Norway Pine. River Gorges, Cascades and Waterfalls are attractions at Pattison State Park." A bathing beach with swimmers in the water and sun bathers on the sand. A safety rope outlines the swimming area. The beach is surrounded by trees.

Date Created:
1960
Creator:
Gallagher's Studio of Photography, Duluth, Minnesota

Publication Information

Creator Gallagher's Studio of Photography, Duluth, Minnesota
Date Created 1960

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
W013Y8T
Legacy ID
WHi 150202

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