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Creamery

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View across road of creamery building. Male workers (left: Lyle Weigel, middle: John Bahan, right: Paul Wiseman) are standing near the entrance on the left in front of a sign that says "Patch Grove Creamery." On the right a delivery truck is parked near the loading dock. The dock has a roof, and milk cans are stacked underneath.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin

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)01671

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013GJT
Legacy ID
WHi 99563

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