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Scene at Black Hawk

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View from road of the Black Hawk State Bank, an automotive repair station, and a house. The Bank has striped awnings and a La Follette poster in the window. The automotive repair shop advertises Ford parts, Mobiloils, and Globe batteries. There are fields and hills in the distance.

Date Created:
1922
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1922

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013G00
Legacy ID
WHi 83264

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