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Milwaukee Road Railroad

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View down double set of railroad tracks towards a Milwaukee Road train, with the engineer about to board. Other men are standing in the background.

Date Created:
August 1974

Publication Information

Date Created August 1974

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Department of Transportation publicity photographs, circa 1960-1992
Call Number PH Series 2729

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013P0K
Legacy ID
WHi 24949

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