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Portage Railroad Depot

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Elevated view of the railroad yards and station. Caption reads: "R. R. Yards and Station, Portage, Wis."

Date Created:
1909
Creator:
E.C. Kropp Co.

Publication Information

Creator E.C. Kropp Co.
Date Created 1909

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 521

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012ABA
Legacy ID
WHi 24916

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