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Potomac Creek Bridge across the Potomac Creek, Stafford County, Virginia

Description
Potomac Creek Bridge: Photograph showing a truss bridge built for the Aquia Creek & Fredericksburgh Railroad. There is a railroad car on the track, U.S.M.R.R. stamped on its side, leaving the frame to the right.
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Date
1863
Call number
photCL 301 (33)
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