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Main Street

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Elevated view of the celebration welcoming the first streetcar into Watertown.

Date Created:
January 30, 1908

Publication Information

Date Created
January 30, 1908

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
25 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Watertown.31

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013RS5
Legacy ID
WHi 37524

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