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Main Street

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A view down Main Street. Shops are on either side of the street. Farmer's Bank is down the hill on the right.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013FZH
Legacy ID
WHi 84889

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