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Baltimore Street Scene with Billboards
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Sherwood Avenue lined with parked cars and billboards advertising "Esso," "Miller Bros." restaurant, "Wrigley's" chewing gum, "Koester's Honey Bread" and other products.
March 5, 1929
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | March 5, 1929 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Glass negative series, circa 1900-1939 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | VMA |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Automobiles in front of Hathaway Baking Co.
May 4, 1929
View across street towards automobiles parked along the curb in front of a large brick building. A sign painted on the side of the building reads: "Hathaway's Bread."
Astor House
1925
The Astor House hotel, with an automobile parked under trees on the left, and a large billboard for Wrigley's Spearmint gum on the right.
Buick Advertising Sign
July 29, 1952
Buick advertising sign in the first block of North Fairchild Street, uncovered by workers who removed another billboard that had covered the old sign.
Ace Buick Co. Garage
June 20, 1944
Ace Buick Company sales and service garage, 16 N. Fairchild Street, with Gardner's Purity Bread and Coca-Cola billboards on the side of the building. Automobiles are parked at Fiore filling station...
International Truck with Exposed Chassis
September 10, 1928
Right side view of an International truck with cab and an exposed chassis parked outdoors. In the background is a billboard that reads, in part: "Plan Your Plan, Savings 5% per year."
Harp & Kettle Cheese House Restaurant
September 5, 1954
Harp & Kettle Cheese House drive-in restaurant and store, 310 E. Broadway. Two cars are in the parking lot.
