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Jones Island

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Shoreline of Lake Michigan. This is mainly a commercial fishing community, and some of the Lake Michigan ferry boats dock here. A pole with a lifesaving ring is on the left.

Date Created:
1961
Creator:
Boyd, Robert (Bob) J.

Publication Information

Creator Boyd, Robert (Bob) J.
Date Created 1961

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 24 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Milwaukee.238

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014FF0
Legacy ID
WHi 53638

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