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Rattlesnake Rock
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Text on front reads: "Rattlesnake Rock, Dells of the Wisconsin River." On reverse: "Up stream from the Narrows, on the left bank, is Rattlesnake Rock. Looking back, after passing the rock, a snake's head can be seen on top, pointing upstream." A rock formation on the Wisconsin River.
1943
E.C. Kropp Co.
Publication Information
| Creator | E.C. Kropp Co. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1943 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 postcard |
| Dimensions | 9 x 14 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 |
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In the Narrows, Wisconsin River Dells
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1920
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1907
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1950
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The Grottos
1920
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