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Business District

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View across intersection of the business district featuring the 'largest post clock in the United States,' located on the corner of Washington Avenue and Michigan Street. Pedestrians are near a street car on the left.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A61)04391

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011FX8
Legacy ID
WHi 82671

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