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Railroad Yards
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Elevated view of railroad yards with trains sitting on many of the tracks, with other tracks sitting empty. Steam is rising from trains in the background, as well as from smokestacks in the distance.
1940
Taylor, J. Robert
Publication Information
| Creator | Taylor, J. Robert |
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| Date Created | 1940 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930 |
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| Call Number | (T35)20 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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