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Wisconsin Central Passenger Car

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View from road of Wisconsin Central Railroad cafe-chair car No #852 sitting on railroad tracks at a crossing. Snow is on the ground.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 33.50

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IS7
Legacy ID
WHi 24332

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