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Waterloo Street Scene

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View down street from the end of a bridge. On the left is a service garage, post office and millinery. On the right is a shoe and repair shops, and other commercial buildings. An automobile is parked on the left with a group of men standing nearby. Horses and wagons are parked on both sides of the street.

Date Created:
1912
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1912

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)02018

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GOU
Legacy ID
WHi 100986

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