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WPA Bridge

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Bridge and truck trail constructed by Works Progress Administration (WPA) workmen to facilitate forest fire prevention and control.

Date Created:
June 1, 1936

Publication Information

Date Created
June 1, 1936

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Series 2375 R-1773

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OC1
Legacy ID
WHi 5744

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