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Horse-Drawn Fire Engine

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Three men in a horse-drawn fire engine racing down a downtown street.

Creator:
Taylor, J. Robert

Publication Information

Creator Taylor, J. Robert

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930
Call Number (T35)131

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013175
Legacy ID
WHi 33132

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