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Wisconsin Central Locomotive

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View of the Wisconsin Central Railroad crossing a railroad bridge at Knowlton.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 6 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Department of Transportation publicity photographs, circa 1960-1992
Call Number PH Series 2729

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013P4D
Legacy ID
WHi 25021

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