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Main Street, Looking North from Davenport Street
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View of intersection with pedestrians crossing the street in the town central business district. Businesses include three drugstores, a hotel, and a clothing store.
1944
L.L. Cook Company
Publication Information
| Creator | L.L. Cook Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1944 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 18 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | L.L. Cook Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, photographs, 1898-circa 1965 |
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| Call Number | (C741)1448 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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