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Construction on River Bridge
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Elevated view of a work train on railroad tracks on a railroad bridge, over a river, that is under construction. Several workmen are standing and posing on timbers set up alongside the tracks. On the far shoreline smoke is rising from several steam powered machines. Caption reads: "Construction gang at work on Wis. River Bridge, Sauk City, Wis. No5-09."
1909
Gillett, Sherwin
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