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Depot

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Train at Coon Valley depot. Several men stand on the platform. The depot has a water tank. There are advertisements for Pearl White Soap, the inter-state fair, and 5 cent cigars.

Date Created:
1912
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1912

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GAB
Legacy ID
WHi 85974

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