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Kissel Car on the Steamer Lakeland

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Underwater view of the front end of a Kissel car from 1924. It is resting within the steamer Lakeland, which sank in Lake Michigan.

Date Created:
November 27, 2013
Creator:
Thomsen, Tamara L.

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Creator Thomsen, Tamara L.
Date Created November 27, 2013

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Call Number 1509000012

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W0135VW
Legacy ID
WHi 119837

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