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Railroad Freight Wagons

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View down platform between two railroad trains of men unloading freight onto wagons from a Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway freight car at the Madison depot.

Date Created:
1913
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created 1913

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number (M491)188

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012ACJ
Legacy ID
WHi 24347

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