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Bad Road Conditions of the 1940s

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Impassible muddy conditions along State Highway 13 between Butternut and Glidden, with a truck of the Flambeau Freight Lines stuck up to its axles.

Date Created:
April 15, 1941

Publication Information

Date Created April 15, 1941

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Highway Commission road condition and construction photographs
Call Number PH 1517

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PT1
Legacy ID
WHi 40313

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