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S.P. Bridge

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A floating span of Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge over the Atchatalaya River under construction. A steamboat is pulling the bridge section on a raft and a small boat with two passengers is in the foreground.

Creator:
Squires, Harry L.

Publication Information

Creator Squires, Harry L.

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)00197

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011EHA
Legacy ID
WHi 69063

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