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Hotel May

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View across railroad tracks and road of the front of the Hotel May. The hotel has a wrap-around porch and balcony. Men in suits are relaxing in chairs on the porch. A birdcage is hanging on the far right end of the porch, and laundry is hanging in the back of the hotel on the left.

Date Created:
1911
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1911

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
W013GOV
Legacy ID
WHi 101188

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