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Train Collision

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A collision of a freight train with an excursion train on the Chicago and North Western Railway, resulting in six deaths and at least 46 people injured.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 31.21

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013J8O
Legacy ID
WHi 78844

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