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George A. Whiting Paper Mill
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The George A. Whiting Paper Mills with men posing on switcher engines in front of the buildings. The engines are, (left to right): Chicago and Northwestern Railway No. 124, Wisconsin Central Railway No. 24 and Milwaukee and Northern Railroad No. 2.
1885
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1885 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 14 x 10 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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| Call Number | PF Menasha.25 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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