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Coal Tipple

Image

View from a boat on the Monangahela River of a coal tipple.

Date Created:
May 5, 1894
Creator:
Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913

Publication Information

Creator
Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913
Date Created
May 5, 1894

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(T53)131

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013DE2
Legacy ID
WHi 38163

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