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Main Street

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A view of businesses lining Main Street. Signs on the buildings to the left advertise "Dentist," "School Books," and "Normal School Supplies. Drugs and Ice Cream Soda." The awning to the right reads, "The Fair."

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created
1910

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)04042

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011K2H
Legacy ID
WHi 79880

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