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Loading Rock from Quarry

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Men loading rock from Saddle Mound quarry onto a St. Paul Railroad flat car.

Date Created:
1894
Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles
Date Created 1894

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number (V24)1768

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0127ZB
Legacy ID
WHi 3789

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