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A street scene at the post office. The post office houses J.E. James Childs Cabinets. One man stands at the doorpost and three men sit on makeshift seats on the sidewalk in front of the post office. Four horses and two carriages stand at the street.
1909
Gillett, Sherwin
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Downtown Scene
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