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Unloading a Coal Barge

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Several men unload coal from barges with shovels. A row of buildings is in the background.

Date Created:
June 11, 1894
Creator:
Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913

Publication Information

Creator Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913
Date Created June 11, 1894

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Reuben Gold Thwaites papers, 1843-1960

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013DIG
Legacy ID
WHi 59262

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