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Construction Work on the New Free Bridge
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View from top of new bridge of construction grounds at the bridge site. There are cars carrying building materials on the railroad tracks by the Bridgeport depot. A covered bridge spans the Wisconsin River on the left. There is a large sandbar along the far shoreline.
August 29, 1930
Gillett, Sherwin
Publication Information
| Creator | Gillett, Sherwin |
|---|---|
| Date Created | August 29, 1930 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961) |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (G5)00366 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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