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Electric Wires and Railroad Tracks

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Power lines along both sides of railroad tracks running through a rural area.

Date Created:
March 1928
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
March 1928

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
16 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z
Media Number
Box 51,Folder 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130W2
Legacy ID
WHi 81972

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