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Main Street

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View of Main Street business district. Horses and buggies are on the street. Some business signs read: "American and Norsk Store," "Furniture," "L....re & Son, Dry Goods and Merchandise."

Date Created:
1882

Publication Information

Date Created
1882

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Necedah.5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013THE
Legacy ID
WHi 41589

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