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Pile-Pontoon Railroad Bridge

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Description: Elevated view of the pile-pontoon railroad bridge across the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien. The bridge was built and patented by John Lawler in 187...
Map or Atlas

Continental View of World's Columbian Exposition

Date: 1892
Description: Bird's-eye view of the Columbian Exposition pavilions from the vantage point of Lake Michigan. Included is an inset of the Union Passenger Station (now Uni...
Photograph

Jones Island Dwellings

Date: 10 28 1938
Description: Elevated view of a cluster of old dwellings in the center, with broken shacks and rusted cars. In the background are railroad cars, and an industrial area ...
Book or Pamphlet

The Apostle Islands and Lake Superior

Date: 1884
Description: Cover art for a pamphlet advertising The Apostle Islands and Lake Superior. The upper half of the artwork depicts a sunset view of Lake Superior, and the b...

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