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Fox River Bridge

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Elevated view of the Fox River Bridge. The building in the foreground has a sign that reads: "Chicago & Northwestern Railway. Freight Station." Caption reads: "Over the Fox River, Spanned by Six Bridges. Lighting Plant to the Left and Riverside Park at the Right. City Hall Tower in Distance to the Right".

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created 1910

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Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TPA
Legacy ID
WHi 43690

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