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View across commercial street looking south. Parked at the curb are cars, and driving along the street is a bearded man with a horse and buggy. The shops are: Sime B. Barron grocery shop and gas station, a post office (?), and a Chevrolet/Pontiac repair shop and gas station.

Date Created:
1928
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1928

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)00568

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GCL
Legacy ID
WHi 86062

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