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Train Wreck

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Derailed locomotive and coal car. Wreck on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Omaha Railway, locomotive #287, in the vicinity of Black River Falls.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number (V2)207

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011GZV
Legacy ID
WHi 10208

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