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Main Street

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View down Main Street with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages. Many of the storefronts along the street have awnings. Caption reads: "Main Street, Fond Du Lac, Wis".

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Fond du Lac.31a

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013R1Q
Legacy ID
WHi 31102

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Elevated view of a public square filled with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians. Caption reads: "Public Square, Ripon, Wis."

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Downtown Fond du Lac

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