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Streetcar in Milwaukee

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Streetcar and two operators. The side of the car reads, "Wells Street" and West Side Street Railway Co." Original Falk caption reads, "Photos borrowed from Milwaukee County Transport for use in brochure 850801. Originals returned to County. Milwaukee streetcars."

Date Created:
circa 1950-1959

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1950-1959

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Falk Corporation photographs, 1954-1994
Call Number PH 6524, EG 52362
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126548102121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06524

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012GP7
Legacy ID
WHi 50846

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