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Manitowoc Railroad Yard

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Elevated view of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway yards looking northwest. The elevator of the Northern Grain Company is in the middle distance.

Date Created:
May 15, 1897

Publication Information

Date Created May 15, 1897

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Manitowoc .4

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QF5
Legacy ID
WHi 25023

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