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Ruins of the Railroad Depot

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The ruins of a railroad depot after General Sherman's men burned the town near the end of the Civil War.Plate 61

Date Created:
1865
Creator:
Barnard, George N., 1819-1902

Publication Information

Creator Barnard, George N., 1819-1902
Date Created 1865

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 36 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photographic views of Sherman's campaign
Call Number E468.7 .B25 1866

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013CAG
Legacy ID
WHi 78611

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