Photograph
Body of H.C. Townley, Killed by Train
A large group of people stands around the covered body of H.C. Townley, Oregon school teacher, killed by a Milwaukee Road freight train, at the University Avenue crossing. |
Image ID: | 16406 |
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Creation Date: | 08 10 1934 |
Creator Name: | McVicar, Angus B., 1903-1964 |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6058.4786B |
Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
According to an article in the "Wisconsin State Journal" of August 10, 1934, Mr. Townley had visited the State Historical Society Library and was on his way home when he was struck by the train. |
Teachers |
Cities and towns |
Crowds |
Dead |
Outdoor photography |
Railroad accidents |
Railroad tracks |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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