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Factory Yard with Railroad Tracks

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Elevated view of a factory yard. There are brick factory buildings on the left and right, connected by an elevated walkway. There are water towers on the roofs of the factory buildings. In the yard are two sets of railroad tracks, which cross in the foreground. There are railroad cars on the tracks on the left and right, and piles of wood are stacked in between.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Glass negative series, circa 1900-1939

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012JB5
Legacy ID
WHi 119455

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