Postcard
Kiddie Train at the Vilas Park Zoo

Colorful locomotive pulling several cars full of children at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). Although referred to as the "Kiddie Train," the caption notes it was a train for "children of all ages." It was donated by the Madison Lions Club and operated between 1953 and 1968. |
Image ID: | 74048 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1960 |
Creator Name: | Fagan Publishing Co. (J.A. Fagan) |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
Genre: | Postcard |
Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | PH 2744 |
Original Dimensions: | 5.25 x 3.25 inches |
(The year 1960 noted here is the postmark date of the card.) |
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Locomotives |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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