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Milwaukee Mail Truck

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Milwaukee's first mail truck, here referred to as an "auto car." The date comes from a similar postcard that is postmarked. Caption reads: "Auto Car in Mail Service, Milwaukee."

Date Created:
1909

Publication Information

Date Created 1909

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6551

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012ADL
Legacy ID
WHi 40908

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