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Scene at Columbus

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View down a cobblestone brick road. Stores on the street include: the Columbus Hotel, Tremont Hotel, and a drug store.

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

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GEH
Legacy ID
WHi 85717

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