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Train Entering Alma

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CB&N Railroad locomotive entering town. Railroad station in center.

Date Created:
circa 1890-1899
Creator:
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-

Publication Information

Creator
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-
Date Created
circa 1890-1899

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HYG
Legacy ID
WHi 25847

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