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The Cripple Creek Short Line Railroad

Date: 1930
Description: Elevated view of the Cripple Creek Short Line Railroad and a train winding through the mountains.
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W. & G.N. Wooden Railroad Bridge

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Description: View of a train passing over the W. & G.N. wooden railroad bridge which spans a mountain pass. Lumber is in the valley below. Caption reads: "W. & G.N. Br...
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View of Town From Bancroft Tower

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Description: Elevated view of town buildings as seen from Bancroft Tower. A body of water and what appears to be an industrial plant are in the foreground.
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Jacob's Ladder

Date: 1900
Description: View of a railroad engine with passengers before it ascends Mount Washington Railroad's 'Jacob's Ladder,' built around 1868 with a grade of 37.41%.
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Freight Yard

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Description: View of several rows of railroad cars at a freight yard.
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Provo Railroad Station

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Description: Exterior of Provo Railroad Station. Baggage trucks can be seen near the tracks as a train arrives at the station.

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