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American Express Wagons

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Horse-drawn American Express wagons in front of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway depot.

Date Created:
1913
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created 1913

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photoart House negatives, 1913-1918, 1947-1953
Call Number (M491)189

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014CF9
Legacy ID
WHi 33390

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