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White River Bridges
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View from shoreline of a railroad train crossing a bridge over the famous White River near Ashland. In the foreground is an open automobile crossing the river on a highway bridge. Passengers in the car include Dr. and Mrs. Rhinehart (Rinehart) and her sister, Miss Chesley.
1910
Fisher, J. F.
Publication Information
| Creator | Fisher, J. F. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1910 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 x 14 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
|---|---|
| Call Number | Album 36.3 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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