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Main Street

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Slightly elevated view of storefronts on Main Street. Sign on building reads: "Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer." Child standing at pump (water pump?) Two cars parked on street.

Date Created:
1936
Creator:
Avers, Franklin

Publication Information

Creator
Avers, Franklin
Date Created
1936

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(X3)25120

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013TLP
Legacy ID
WHi 42073

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