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Road Bridge

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View looking down hill towards a roadbed and bridge constructed out of timbers that cross a small stream or river. In the distance on the far hill is a person leading a horse-drawn cart. On the right, wood poles set up in a tripod have wires suspended over them that lead to a number of buildings over the hill in the background.

Date Created:
1918
Creator:
Johnson, Robert Colton

Publication Information

Creator
Johnson, Robert Colton
Date Created
1918

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(U622)009

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0143U9
Legacy ID
WHi 102332

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