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Poor Roads in Illinois

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View showing dirt roads in bad-condition between Chicago and Hinsdale.

Date Created:
May 28, 1920
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created May 28, 1920

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935
Call Number MCC MSS 13Z, Album 52
Media Number Box 29

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0149XZ
Legacy ID
WHi 75501

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