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Railroad Tunnel

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View from railroad tracks through covered railroad tunnel in hill. A sign on a telephone pole on the right reads: "Private Property / Thoroughfare / Keep Off." Carving above arch of train tunnel says, "AD 1900" (the D is backwards).

Date Created:
1924
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1924

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)02150

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013HA6
Legacy ID
WHi 3001

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