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Railroad Tracks

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Elevated view of railroad tracks reflecting the light of the sun at either sunrise or sunset. Silhouettes of cranes, power lines and buildings are in the distance.

Date Created:
1975
Creator:
Nichele, Tom

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Creator Nichele, Tom
Date Created 1975

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013KZU
Legacy ID
WHi 146881

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