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White River Bridge
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Elevated view of the Wiscsonsin Central's bridge over the White River, about six miles south of Ashland. The bridge was 1600 ft. long and 110 ft. above the water. Two people are standing on top of the bridge leaning on the railing. Another man is perched below them on a support beam. The perspective of this photograph illustrates well why the White River Bridge was considered a marvel of railroad engineering. The bridge was dismantled and sold for scrap in 1909.
1885
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1885 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
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| Call Number | Album 36.1 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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