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Trolley

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Six men posing with the first trackless trolley. Wisconsin Valley Electric Company #4.

Date Created:
February 27, 1930

Publication Information

Date Created February 27, 1930

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AWB
Legacy ID
WHi 6339

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