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The Milwaukee Road Centennial Float
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Milwaukee Road float for the Wisconsin Centennial Parade, "Wisconsin's First Railroad," with women on the float and eleven workers standing in front of the float.
May 29, 1948
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Publication Information
| Creator | McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | May 29, 1948 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
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| Call Number | PH 6058.A1954 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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The Milwaukee Road Float
May 29, 1948
The Milwaukee Road float for Wisconsin Centennial Parade, "Wisconsin's First Railroad," with four women in sun dresses.
Milwaukee Road Float
May 29, 1948
Milwaukee Road float for the Wisconsin Centennial Parade, "Wisconsin's First Railroad."
Wisconsin Centennial Parade
May 29, 1948
Wisconsin Centennial Parade near the Wisconsin State Capitol. The Blue Mounds float depicting Dane County's first settler, Ebenezer Brigham, is coming down the street.
Wisconsin Centennial Parade
April 29, 1948
Wisconsin Centennial Parade near the Wisconsin State Capitol. A float is coming down the street, and is depicting the state flag and states: "100 Years of Security" and "Buy U.S. Security Bonds."
Wisconsin Centennial Parade
May 29, 1948
Wisconsin Centennial Parade. The City of Stoughton float depicts it as "the Wagon City." The Wisconsin State Capitol is in the background.
Wisconsin Centennial Parade
May 29, 1948
Wisconsin Centennial Parade near the Wisconsin State Capitol. The Mazomanie float is titled: "John F. Appleby Invents Twine Knotter in Mazomanie," and is pulled by a Farmall H tractor.
