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Aerial View of Isthmus

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View towards southeast of the University of Wisconsin-Madison on isthmus. Lake Mendota is in the lower left corner, and Lake Monona is in the upper portion.

Date Created:
1946

Publication Information

Date Created
1946

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
10 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison UW.76

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014FJV
Legacy ID
WHi 57027

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