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Streetcar — Automobile Accident

Image

A streetcar was knocked off the tracks in an accident with an automobile at the corner of Mills and Drake Streets.

Date Created:
May 15, 1931
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
May 15, 1931

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.2526B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013AWX
Legacy ID
WHi 19218

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