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Railroad Car and Engine Ferry

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View of a barge transporting railroad cars and an engine across a river. Several men are on the barge, including one on an overhead structure. Text on photograph reads: "Ferry At New Orleans, LA."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)01479

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011KGJ
Legacy ID
WHi 72017

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