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Fairchild & Northeastern Train at Greenwood

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View from shoreline of the Fairchild & Northeastern steam locomotive pulling a load of logs over the Black River bridge near Greenwood. A man is standing on top of one of the boxcars.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 15 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 38.5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IPQ
Legacy ID
WHi 24760

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