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Railroad Yard

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Slightly elevated view of railroad trains and cars parked in a railroad yard.

Date Created:
1914
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created 1914

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photoart House negatives, 1913-1918, 1947-1953
Call Number (M491)251

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013C6B
Legacy ID
WHi 35792

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