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C. & N.W. Depot

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Text on front reads: "C. & N.W. R.R. Depot, West Bend, Wis." View across two sets of railroad tracks towards the platform where two men and a dog are standing. Also near the platform are a water pump, water tower, train signals and a horse-drawn wagon. The West Bend Chicago North Western Railroad Depot was built in 1900 of clapboards in the Craftsman style. It is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places and has been restored.

Date Created:
1907
Creator:
M.F. Schwinn & Co.

Publication Information

Creator
M.F. Schwinn & Co.
Date Created
1907

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
History Center
Call Number
PH 2744
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013Y8D
Legacy ID
WHi 151030

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