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Construction Crew at Northwestern Railroad Crossing

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Elevated view of a construction crew working on Chicago & Northwestern Railroad crossing, showing the W.R. Baker Tavern at 601 E. Wilson Street, and the Paul A Genin Implement Co., 521 Williamson Street.

Date Created:
October 27, 1936

Publication Information

Date Created October 27, 1936

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.5743B-1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0120ZB
Legacy ID
WHi 15351

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