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Industrial Wisconsin

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Solvay Coke and Gas Company with railroad train and tracks, smoke billowing upward. The company was opened in 1906 and closed in 1983.

Date Created:
1952
Creator:
Evancy, Gabriel

Publication Information

Creator Evancy, Gabriel
Date Created 1952

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number (X3)2653

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013KXZ
Legacy ID
WHi 144238

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