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Brodhead Street

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A street in the business section of Brodhead. Cars are parked along the curb near storefronts. In the foreground in the middle of the intersection is a street sign pedestal that has advertisements on it, as well as the directional signs SLOW" and "RIGHT." The shops include: Shorb Hotel, Brodhead Hardware Company, the Public Library, a Masonic temple, a theater, and a billiards hall. There is a water tower on top of the public library on the right.

Date Created:
1926
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1926

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)00381

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013G3R
Legacy ID
WHi 84798

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