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Corner of Main Street and Tayco Street

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The corner of unpaved Main Street and Tayco Street looking south towards Doty Island. The slanting timbers controlled the primitive draw bridge across the canal.

Date Created:
1870

Publication Information

Date Created
1870

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Menasha.11

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TC4
Legacy ID
WHi 39124

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