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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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Madison Vocational School Addition Cornerstone

Date: 05 08 1950
Description: The cornerstone for the million-dollar four-story addition to the Madison Vocational School was laid at the corner of North Carroll and West Dayton Streets...
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Engine No. 1009

Date: 1900
Description: Engine no. 1009 of the Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul Railway with engineer Charles S. Pollard seated in the cab. On the ground from the left are switchman...
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Engine No. 1155

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Description: Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul Railway engine no. 1155, class I4, built by the company's shop in 1901. Posing in front of the engine from left to right, ar...
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Retiring Conductor C.R. Odekirk

Date: 08 30 1957
Description: While standing on the steps of a passenger car, North Western Railway conductor C.R. Odekirk is preparing for his final run on the Dakota 400. He is retiri...
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Wisconsin Central Railroad

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Description: Wisconsin Central railroad locomotive no. 120 at the railroad station. Engineer Clelland McVick is standing in the gangway, and a woman who is presumably h...

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