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Milwaukee Railroad Yards

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Elevated view of the Milwaukee rail yards.

Date Created:
1940
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created 1940

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 20 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 36.59

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IRN
Legacy ID
WHi 24904

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