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Train Wreck

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Elevated view of wreck of a Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad freight train. The derailment is so severe that the train station has been knocked off its foundation.

Date Created:
May 18, 1948

Publication Information

Date Created May 18, 1948

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 31.84

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IO1
Legacy ID
WHi 24315

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