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Men Laying Railroad Track

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Description: Lumber workers laying railroad tracks through the woods.
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McCormick-Deering Industrial Tractor

Date: 1924
Description: Man driving a McCormick-Deering industrial tractor with a rear crawler track attachment produced by the moon Track Company of San Diego, California. Railro...
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Cattle Pens at Lodi Depot

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of cattle yards near the railroad tracks. A farm and farm buildings can be seen in the background.
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The Old Wood Train

Date: 03 29 1933
Description: "The old wood train." It is a class H3 train built in 1880 by Manchester Locomotive Works. John Rhine, the engineer, is shown. A large group of men are sta...
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Train Cars Decorated for University of Wisconsin Clubs

Date: 1896
Description: Young man posing on train tracks in front of two passenger cars decorated with banners for the University of Wisconsin Glee, Banjo, and Mandolin Club.
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564 Rotary Snowplow

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Description: Elevated view of a group of men posing on railroad tracks in front of the 564 rotary snowplow engine at rest.
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Aerial View of Town

Date: 1930
Description: Aerial view of the town, including business, houses, and railroad tracks cutting through the town.
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Railroad Yard

Date: 1914
Description: Slightly elevated view of railroad trains and cars parked in a railroad yard.
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Lehigh Coal and Iron Company

Date: 1890
Description: Elevated view of the coke ovens at the Lehigh Coal and Iron Company. A group of men are posing in the foreground.
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North Western Rail Road Bridge over Chippewa River

Date: 1905
Description: A day passenger train crossing the high North Western railroad bridge over the Chippewa River. Railroad tracks are along the shoreline in the foreground.
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Brisbois House

Date: 1925
Description: View across railroad tracks towards the Brisbois House.
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Elevated View of Men at Sawmill

Date: 1912
Description: Elevated view of two men with donkeys stand on railroad tracks at an International Harvester sawmill lumberyard.
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Golden Spike Ceremony

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Description: A crowd gathers as a golden stake is driven as a part of a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Tanana Valley Railroad. Caption reads: "Driving Gold...
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First Engine on Tanana Railroad

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Description: Several men pose on a small locomotive, which was the first engine on the Tanana Miles Railroad. Caption reads: "First Engine On The Tanana Mines R.R. Fair...
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Concrete Chutes and Forms in Power House Coffer Dam

Date: 10 23 1923
Description: Men working on the concrete chutes and elevated trestle. Iron reinforcing bars protrude from the forms.
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St. John's Lutheran Church

Date: 1918
Description: Exterior view of Saint John's Lutheran Church of 320-322 East Washington Avenue.
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East Wilson Street

Date: 1935
Description: 631-635 East Wilson Street. The far right building is an office for Roy's Transfer and Storage Company.
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International Harvester Factory(?) Site

Date: 1915
Description: Elevated view of men standing around a lumber yard among buildings at an International Harvester factory(?) site, most likely in Illinois. A Chicago, Burli...
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Men Constructing Building Along Railroad

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Description: A possible stereograph of numerous men constructing an unidentified building next to railroad tracks.
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Livingston Graded School

Date: 1913
Description: View across railroad tracks of a two-story clapboard schoolhouse with bell tower. Groups of children pose outside and another group of children look out on...

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