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Logging Trains

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Holmes Sons logging railroad ready to start for landing. Three steam engines pictured. Primary engine pulls flatbed cars loaded with logs.

Date Created:
circa 1880-1889

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1880-1889

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 21.54

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J6V
Legacy ID
WHi 5771

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