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Tourist Stop

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View across road of seven young men posing outside of a variety store. Two men have tires placed over their shoulders. The store's sign advertises: "Tourist, Gas & Oil, Lunch, Ice Cream, Cigars, Pop & Ect." Other buildings are behind the store on a tree and bush-lined hill.

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

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013G9V
Legacy ID
WHi 90762

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