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Exploring The 1000 Islands

Exploring The 1000 Islands

The fascinating history of the 1000 Islands. From the first explorers to the development of tourism and the construction of hundreds of luxury hotels eventually destroyed by fire or torn down, to the new millionaires who built gilded age mansions and castles on many of the islands.

Exploring The 1000 Islands is a local public television program presented by WPBS

Exploring The 1000 Islands

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The fascinating history of the 1000 Islands. (56m 46s)

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