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Railroad Bridge Removal

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Partial removal of railroad bridge over Rock River. A train is on a section not being removed in order to transport men and materials.

Date Created:
1885
Creator:
Edgerton Reporter

Publication Information

Creator Edgerton Reporter
Date Created 1885

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Edgerton.11

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013V8G
Legacy ID
WHi 55395

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