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Main Street

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Rows of cars are parked at shops on Main Street. The shop signs (from left to right) are: Doctor R.H. Merrifield Dentist, Clem Meyer — Dry Goods and Groceries, Clothing — Shoes for the Whole Family, Woodhouse and Bartley, Groceries and Meat, Ludden's Store for Men — Clothing — Furnishings — Hats — Shoes, Oates and Ellis Hatchery, and Sprague's Recreation Parlor.

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1925

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)00250

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013G0Y
Legacy ID
WHi 83926

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