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Kroger Supermarket Opening

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Exterior view of the Kroger Supermarket opening at 525 South Midvale Boulevard, on the corner of Midvale Boulevard and Tokay Road. The store is departmentalized into fifteen units with similar items placed in each area.

Date Created:
November 18, 1957
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created November 18, 1957

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.6556A

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01232V
Legacy ID
WHi 96587

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