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Middleton Railroad Crossing

Date: 1873
Description: Elevated view of several men, some of whom may be railroad workers, posing in front of a Minnesota and St. Paul wood-burning engine at a train crossing. Th...
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Train on Railroad Bridge

Date: 1890
Description: Wisconsin Central Railroad train on White River Bridge, with crew posing on top of cars. The bridge was 1600 feet long and 110 feet above the water. In 187...
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Lumber Camp

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Description: Elevated view of lumber camp with loggers posing in front of a train loaded with logs.
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Railroad Depot

Date: 1925
Description: Railroad depot taken as part of a survey by the Wisconsin Power and Light Company to promote economic development by emphasizing available buildings and bu...
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Men Laying Railroad Track

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Description: Lumber workers laying railroad tracks through the woods.
Map or Atlas

View of the City of Milwaukee

Date: 1856
Description: View looking west from Lake Michigan with several steam ships and sailing vessels in harbor. There is a lighthouse to left of center, along shoreline.
Map or Atlas

La Crosse Bird's-Eye Map

Date: 1876
Description: Bird's-eye view of La Crosse.
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Whistling for a Crossing

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Description: Upper Mississippi, Minnesota. Train whistling (steam rising) for a crossing. Two men are on a train, with one standing next to the engine.
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway by Upper Mississippi

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Description: Upper Mississippi, Minnesota, near Hastings. Engine and car of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway with men posing sitting on the cattle-catcher, l...
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Train at Turkey River Bluff

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Description: Upper Mississippi, Turkey River Bluff. View over locomotive of diverging railroad tracks. A man with an axe is walking down the tracks on the left towards ...
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Sawmill Workers Posing with Steam Engine in Forest

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Description: Two workers are posing in front of a steam engine carrying logs for an International Harvester sawmill.
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Kilbourn Railroad Station

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Description: Kilbourn railroad station looking north. A crowd of people are standing on the platform. Carriages are parked behind the station building.
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Laying Rail at Kilbourn Railroad Station

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Description: Three men are laying rail on snow-covered ground at the Kilbourn railroad station.
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Boats and Train at Kilbourn Railroad Bridge

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Description: Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul passenger train on Kilbourn railroad bridge. "Apollo No. 1" steamboat below bridge, with musicians in bow. Various launch b...
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Kilbourn Bridge View

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Description: View of Kilbourn bridge with railroad train. Steamboat and rowboats at edge of river.
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Kilbourn Bridge with Train

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Description: Bridge over river with railroad train. "Apollo No. 1" steamboat under bridge. Boats are along the shoreline.
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Train Depot at Buena Vista

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Description: Upper Mississippi; elevated view of train depot at Buena Vista.
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Train at Turkey River Bluff

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Description: Upper Mississippi; Turkey River Bluff. Elevated view of three men sitting on top of a train engine at a junction.
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Train Near Ink Stand

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Description: Elevated view of a train running parallel to the river, past the Ink Stand. Several people are standing along the tracks and waving.
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Steam Engine Pulling McCormick-Deering Harvester-Threshers

Date: 02 17 1928
Description: Elevated view of a Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad steam engine transporting new McCormick-Deering harvester-threshers (combines) from Moline, Illin...

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