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Findorff Cement Truck at Accident Scene

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Accident scene involving a Findorff cement truck and a Studebaker coupe automobile in a head-on crash on Highway 12/18 (East Broadway Street) near the Royal Airport. Close-up of the cement truck overturned on the side of the highway. The occupants of the car were from the Milwaukee area. The driver of the truck was Phillip Crossen, 820 West Dayton Street.

Date Created:
October 19, 1946
Creator:
Stein, George H., 1913-2004

Publication Information

Creator
Stein, George H., 1913-2004
Date Created
October 19, 1946

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.A1558

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013BE4
Legacy ID
WHi 22588

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