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Man Diving off Railroad Bridge

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View across water towards a man (in motion) diving into a river from a set of logs floating on the water. In the background is a railroad bridge and the opposite shoreline. Identified as the Black River.

Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator
Van Schaick, Charles

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011IPD
Legacy ID
WHi 111432

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Log jam floating by the first railroad bridge over the river.

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Railroad Bridge across the Black River

Railroad Bridge across the Black River

View across water towards a bridge across a river. There is a town on the opposite shoreline.

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Railroad Bridge

Railroad Bridge

Black River Falls and the bridge spanning it, probably the second railroad bridge.

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Two Men on a Railroad Bridge

Two Men on a Railroad Bridge

View across water towards two men posing standing on a railroad bridge across a river. Logs are floating in the water in the foreground.

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Diver Standing on Bridge

Diver Standing on Bridge

View across water towards a diver posing on the railroad bridge over the river. Another man is standing on the railroad tracks on the left. Buildings are on the far shoreline in the background.

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Train Crossing a Bridge

Train Crossing a Bridge

View across water towards train is crossing over a bridge on the right, heading towards the opposite shoreline.

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