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Ore dock of Milwaukee, Lake Shore, and Western Railroad

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View of the ore dock of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore, and Western Railroad. Large logs, buildings and a railroad bridge are in the foreground.

Date Created:
1885
Creator:
Whitesides and Russell

Publication Information

Creator
Whitesides and Russell
Date Created
1885

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
25 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Ashland.29

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014F11
Legacy ID
WHi 28802

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