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Main Street

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View down of Main Street, which is a dirt street passing through the central business district of the town, featuring several storefronts with porches and signs. An automobile and several horse-drawn vehicles are parked near the sidewalk. In the background a train is passing across the road, and in the far background is a hill.

Date Created:
1913

Publication Information

Date Created 1913

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)00019

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013FSZ
Legacy ID
WHi 79965

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