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Parting for Progress

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Two automobiles driving on a highway cutting between two halves of a rock outcropping. The rock was blasted to build the road.

Date Created:
1961
Creator:
Bybee, Norb

Publication Information

Creator Bybee, Norb
Date Created 1961

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 184

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AQJ
Legacy ID
WHi 148241

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