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Photographs

Train Arrival

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Elevated view down railroad tracks of a train pulling into a station.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A61)05059

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011J2H
Legacy ID
WHi 90157

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