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Main Street

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View down street of intersection at Main Street. The commercial street houses a bank, printing press, clothing shop, and hotel. A man makes repairs from a ladder at the Park Hotel.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)00141

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013FS2
Legacy ID
WHi 82713

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