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Street Scene

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View from street of row of shops on along an unpaved street. A car drives on the street. A sign in the distances reads, "Brittingham and Hixon Lumber."

Date Created:
1921
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1921

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
W013G33
Legacy ID
WHi 83977

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