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Building a Railroad Bridge
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Elevated view of an early phase of construction of a railroad bridge. In the background is a body of water, and in the foreground are wooden walkways over more water. Construction debris is scattered around the site. Railroad cars are on railroad tracks on the right.
Harrington, Michael M.
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