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Williams Bay Depot
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Elevated view of passengers arriving on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad train at the Williams Bay station. Many automobiles are parked near the depot, and the lake is in the distance. Caption reads: "Arrival of Trains at C. & N. W. Ry. Station, Williams Bay, Lake Geneva, Wis."
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 15 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 5203 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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