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Main Street

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Main Street with storefronts, automobiles, and horses and carriages parked along it.

Date Created:
May 25, 1925
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created May 25, 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number (G5)166

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VMF
Legacy ID
WHi 55145

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