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Train Pushing Through Snow

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Winter scene with a Wisconsin & Michigan train pushing through snow. Men are shoveling snow in front of it. Smoke is billowing from the front of the train.

Date Created:
1923

Publication Information

Date Created 1923

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Michael Harrington papers, 1853-1955
Call Number PH 2414

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01372S
Legacy ID
WHi 113739

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