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Main Street, North

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View down north Main Street. The Hotel Wrchota is on the left. Horse-drawn vehicles and automobiles are further down the street. A tree-covered hill is in the background.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
Northern Photo Company, Wausau, Wisconsin

Publication Information

Creator
Northern Photo Company, Wausau, Wisconsin
Date Created
circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013X19
Legacy ID
WHi 126602

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