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Street Scene

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View down street at intersection of commercial buildings on both sides. On the left is a drug store/soda fountain, restaurant and a cafe. On the right is a real estate/insurance office, a theater, and a general store. A car is traveling down and the street, and other cars are parked at an angle along the curbs.

Date Created:
1929
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1929

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
W013GJ5
Legacy ID
WHi 99713

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