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Front Street

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View of Front Street with five men standing along a sidewalk. They are standing near a two-story building which houses the Avoca Cooperative Company and the opera house. Caption reads: "Looking East on Front St., Avoca, Wis."

Date Created:
1921
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1921

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)00048

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013FS0
Legacy ID
WHi 81939

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