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Racine Trolley

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View across road construction towards a horse-drawn trolley on railroad tracks on Racine Street. Men and children are standing near piles of road building materials near the trolley.

Date Created:
1891

Publication Information

Date Created 1891

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 3.66

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IQH
Legacy ID
WHi 24971

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