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Main Street

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Elevated view looking down Main Street. There are horse-drawn vehicles, and pedestrians are walking on the street and sidewalks.

Date Created:
1872

Publication Information

Date Created 1872

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Kenosha.35

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013T1I
Legacy ID
WHi 35408

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