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Main Street
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Photographic postcard view down the street towards the central business district; a post office, a gas pump and a bar. Two cars, a truck and some people are outside the post office. Caption reads: "Main St., Breed, Wis."
circa 1910-1919
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View on Main Street
circa 1940-1949
Photographic postcard view of a central business block, featuring Adams Food Market IGA and a Post Office. To the left of the Post Office is a signboard for Wabeno Theatre that includes show poster...
Main Street
circa 1910-1919
View down unpaved Main Street, a central business district. Businesses include a pharmacy, a buffet, and a hotel. Automobiles are parked along the curbs. Caption reads: "Main Street, Hudson, Wis."
South Main Street
1908
Colorized postcard street view of a central business district in a small town. The post office is on the corner on the left. Caption reads: "South Main St., Highland, Wis."
Main Street
circa 1910-1919
Color postcard of shops and businesses along Main Street. Caption reads: "Main Street, Arcadia, Wis."
Main Street
August 5, 1919
Text on front reads: "Main St. West Bend, Wis." View down center of a busy street with businesses, storefronts, pedestrians and many parked automobiles. Signs read: "Dentist", "Drugs, Ice Cream, So...
Main St. Looking South
circa 1910-1919
View looking south down Main Street, which is lined with commercial business. Automobiles are parked at an angle on both sides of the street. Caption reads: "Main St. Looking South, Hudson, Wis."
