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Railroad Surveying Party

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Railroad surveying party in camp somewhere north of Green Bay. The men were surveyors for the Chicago & Northwestern railroad extension.

Date Created:
July 1, 1871
Creator:
Clark, H. S.

Publication Information

Creator
Clark, H. S.
Date Created
July 1, 1871

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
23 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 5000.235-241.0235

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PZW
Legacy ID
WHi 103832

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