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Logging Train

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View across stacks of logs towards a group of men posing near or on a logging train. There are two teams of oxen near the stacked logs, and snow is on the ground. Steam is rising from the locomotive.

Date Created:
1890

Publication Information

Date Created 1890

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 21.46

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JBR
Legacy ID
WHi 126210

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