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Hiawatha Engine

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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway engine #10, the "Hiawatha," built by the company shop in Milwaukee. There are houses in the far background along a ridge.

Date Created:
1939

Publication Information

Date Created 1939

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 20 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 36.111

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IPF
Legacy ID
WHi 24897

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