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Title |
The Wanakena, Cranberry Lake, N.Y. |
Object Name |
Postcard |
Date |
1910 ca. |
Maker |
Bradford & Co., St. Joseph, Mich. |
Subjects |
Boats Mail boats Lakes & ponds |
Material |
Paper |
Description |
Mail boat, "Wanakena" out on Cranberry Lake. |
Notes |
Published by John Aldrich. Handwritten on verso: "George William" "The Wanakena" was a gas-powered boat owned by the Rich Lumber Co. and delivered summer tourists and mail to camps and hotels in the area. The company sold the boat in 1912. |
Dimensions |
W-3.5 L-5.5 inches |
Collection |
Historic Postcard Collection |
Search Terms |
boats Wanakena (N.Y.) lakes and ponds Cranberry Lake (N.Y.) |
Catalog Number |
1988.076.0092 |
Other number |
34B |
Imagefile |
168\19880760092.JPG |
Credit line |
Gift of Edwin C. and Virginia S. Dreby |