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Street Scene
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View down sidewalk towards a sign that says "... and Lodging England's" for a boarding house is on the extreme left. Next to the sign is a building with a man standing under the awning, near a number of items on display on the sidewalk. A man and woman are further down the sidewalk which slopes up towards more buildings on the hill. On the opposite side of the street is a church and a number of large houses with porches. On the extreme right a man sits in an automobile in front of a barn or garage, with a billboard or posters nearby.
1913
Gillett, Sherwin
Publication Information
| Creator | Gillett, Sherwin |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1913 |
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)01674 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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