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First Train in Waukon

Date: 10 27 1877
Description: The arrival of the first train in Waukon, on the Wisconsin & Michigan Railroad line. There is a large crowd gathered near the tracks, and one man stands on...
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Kiddie Train at the Vilas Park Zoo

Date: 1960
Description: 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 ...
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Workers on Strike

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Description: Workers on strike march with signs near a railroad crossing.
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Birds-Eye View of Akron Works

Date: 1920
Description: Bird-eye view of factory buildings at International Harvester's Akron Works.
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Group at Nebraska Train Stop

Date: 1917
Description: Group of people and automobiles gathered around a train station at a stop of the "Union Pacific Nebraska Preparedness Special Campaign."
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Sugar Factory

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Description: A steam locomotive moves along a set of railroad tracks near a sugar beet processing plant with a tall smokestack. There are several small outbuildings in ...
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Stock Days

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of Stock Days. Horses and wagons loaded with livestock are lined up in a row on the snowy street. On the right is a train decorated with Amer...
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Depot and Train

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Description: View down railroad tracks of a train arriving at the Brooklyn depot. A man in a suit with a briefcase stands on the platform. Standing near the tracks by t...
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"Peter's Special" Stock Train

Date: 12 06 1910
Description: View from snowy ditch looking down side of stock train. The engineer is looking out of the locomotive window, and another man stands on the tracks near the...
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Engine No. 1549

Date: 06 23 1912
Description: A railroad crew posing with Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway Engine No. 1549 before going to the Guiding Star Picnic at Kansasville, Wisconsin. On ...
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Northwestern Depot

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Description: View across railroad tracks toward the Northwestern Railroad Depot in Janesville. Trains are on the tracks and automobiles are parked at the curb. Caption ...
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Cereal Products Co.

Date: 1932
Description: Elevated view of the Cereal Products Co. plant, established 1847. Railroad tracks are along the shoreline in the foreground. Caption reads: "Cereal Product...
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Men Posing wih a Large Flag

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Description: Group portrait of men lined up outdoors in a train yard, in front of an American flag. They are all wearing suits and hats, and three men have boutonnieres...

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