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Road Construction Steam Shovel

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Road construction crew of the Nelson Weber Construction Company and steam shovel. This construction was photographed for the Wisconsin Good Roads Association.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

Publication Information

Creator Diemer, Melvin E.
Date Created 1920

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions XX x XX

Collection Information

Source Collection Melvin E. Diemer collection, circa 1910-1955
Call Number (D487)1233

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0136VR
Legacy ID
WHi 42476

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