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Jacob's Ladder

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View of a railroad engine with passengers before it ascends Mount Washington Railroad's 'Jacob's Ladder,' built around 1868 with a grade of 37.41%.

Date Created:
March 14, 1905

Publication Information

Date Created
March 14, 1905

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A61)05050

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011GTM
Legacy ID
WHi 90150

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