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Downtown Street

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A downtown Milwaukee street with beer wagon, pedestrians, a bicyclist, and a horse-drawn wagon loaded with beer barrels.

Creator:
Taylor, J. Robert

Publication Information

Creator Taylor, J. Robert

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930
Call Number (T355)56

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0131AK
Legacy ID
WHi 56390

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