Lorine Niedecker Cottage | |
 Lorine Niedecker Cottage | |
| Location | W7307 Blackhawk Island Rd. Blackhawk Island, Wisconsin |
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| Built | 1946 |
| NRHP reference No. | 100002106 |
| Added to NRHP | February 20, 2018 |
The Lorine Niedecker Cottage is located in Blackhawk Island, Wisconsin.
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