The Railroad Section Gang | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

The Railroad Section Gang

The Railroad Section Gang | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Five men known as the Railroad Section Gang pose together on a handcar on railroad tracks. They traveled on handcars and repaired tracks. Standing second from left is John Barto, and third from left is Frank Organist. The other men are unidentified. There is a large building behind the group on the right in the far background.
DESCRIPTION
Five men known as the Railroad Section Gang pose together on a handcar on railroad tracks. They traveled on handcars and repaired tracks. Standing second from left is John Barto, and third from left is Frank Organist. The other men are unidentified. There is a large building behind the group on the right in the far background.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:86357
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Sackett Studio
City:Hurley
County:Iron
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Sackett Studio photographs of Iron County, Wisconsin, circa 1900s-1910s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:(S12)35
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
pump trolley, pump car
SUBJECTS
Plants
Trees
Clothing and dress
Hats
Protective clothing
Work clothes
Land use, Rural
Industrial buildings
Men
Moustache
Outdoor photography
Portraits, Group
Smoking
Maintenance and repair
Railroad tracks
Railroads
Railroad employees
Carriages and carts

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