Photograph
Monument to David Thompson
| A monument to David Thompson, a British explorer and geographer. The base of the monument reads, "1770 David Thompson 1857 Geographer and Astronomer Passed near here in 1797 and 1798 on a scientific and trading expedition. He made the first map of the country which is now North Dakota and achieved many noteworthy discoveries in the Northwest." In the background, a train is traveling across a railroad bridge. |
| Image ID: | 68744 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Verandreye |
| County: | |
| State: | North Dakota |
| Collection Name: | Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, original |
| Original Format Number: | (A6)00010 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
| Monuments |
| Railroad bridges |
| Railroad trains |
| Outdoor photography |
| Hills |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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