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Ice-Damaged Railroad Bridge

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Elevated view of the Soo Line train crossing a bridge over the Black River near Withee. The three x's indicate places where the bridge had been damaged by an ice jam.

Date Created:
April 4, 1913

Publication Information

Date Created April 4, 1913

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Railroad photographs, 1897-1950
Call Number PH 2540

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0143OC
Legacy ID
WHi 24717

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