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Railroad Station

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View of a railroad station. In the background are buildings at the base of a bluff.

Date Created:
1912

Publication Information

Date Created 1912

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Fountain City.6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013R06
Legacy ID
WHi 31300

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