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Steam Operated Derrick, Oskaloosa, Iowa, early 1900's; Mahaska County

Steam Operated Derrick, Oskaloosa, Iowa, early 1900's; Mahaska County

Title

Steam Operated Derrick, Oskaloosa, Iowa, early 1900's; Mahaska County

Description

This is an early 1900's photograph taken of a steam-operated derrick operating in the outskirts of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Derricks were used to help pick up derailed box cars on the sides of the railroad.

Creator

Mahaska County Historical Society

Source

Historical Archives

Publisher

Mahaska County Historical Society

Date

2008-07-24

Rights

www.nelsonpioneer.org

Format

still image/jpeg

Type

image

Identifier

Mahaska County Historical Society
http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,107

Collection