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Tunnel at Tunnel City

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View down railroad tracks towards a group of construction workers posed near the east portal of the railroad tunnel near Tunnel City.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number (X3)38698

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012ACX
Legacy ID
WHi 24918

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