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Unloading Sugar Cane

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A view of a crane unloading sugar cane onto boxcars on a track at the Sugar House. Several men and two horses pulling a wagon are on the right.

Creator:
Taylor, John R.

Publication Information

Creator Taylor, John R.

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)02086

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011J7H
Legacy ID
WHi 73694

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