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Broken Pontoon Bridge

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Elevated view of a pontoon bridge at Fillmore Street in Black River Falls built by the railroad. It had broken apart and was later repaired.

Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator
Van Schaick, Charles

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
17 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012900
Legacy ID
WHi 107526

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Photographs
Broken Pontoon Bridge

Broken Pontoon Bridge

Elevated view of the construction of a pontoon bridge at the Fillmore Street in Black River Falls built by the railroad. It had broken apart and was later repaired.

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Pontoon Bridge

Pontoon Bridge

Pontoon bridge across the river on Fillmore Street built after the 1911 flood.

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Spaulding Lawn in Winter

Spaulding Lawn in Winter

Elevated view of fence and drive, with a large house behind trees and shrubs in a snow-covered yard. Identified as the Spaulding residence.

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Railroad Bridge across the Black River

Railroad Bridge across the Black River

1892

Elevated view upriver towards a railroad bridge crossing the river. Rocks are in the foreground in the middle of the river. Identified as the bridge across the Black River.

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Elevated View of Central Black River Falls through an Alley

Elevated View of Central Black River Falls through an Alley

Elevated stereograph view of Black River Falls, between First and Second Streets, looking north across Main Street.

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Railroad Bridge across the Black River

Railroad Bridge across the Black River

after 1892

Elevated view upriver towards a bridge and dam. Two people are walking among the rocks on the lower right. Identified as the railroad bridge across the Black River.

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