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Piling It Up, Madison

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A man is operating an Allis-Chalmers HD 5 Diesel tracked front end loader that is scooping snow onto a large pile. Trees are in the background.

Date Created:
1950

Publication Information

Date Created
1950

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Series 2779, box 3, fldr 2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PCK
Legacy ID
WHi 141035

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