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Cruising Down the River

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Text on reverse reads: "Cruising Down the River. A peaceful cruise plus the wonder found along its pine-covered, rocky shoreline make the boat trip at the Dells complete. Wisconsin Dells, Wis." A Wisconsin Dells tour boat on the Wisconsin River, surrounded by trees and rock formations.

Date Created:
June 26, 1962

Publication Information

Date Created June 26, 1962

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
W013YGV
Legacy ID
WHi 151451

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