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Railroad Log Car

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A railroad flatbed car loaded with logs and sitting on railroad tracks.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.)

Publication Information

Creator Bish, A. A. (Alfred A.)
Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Alfred A. Bish photographs, circa 1889-1916
Call Number (B5)271
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465702102121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011M2Q
Legacy ID
WHi 82991

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