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Front Street
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Colorized postcard view down the center of a busy street in the central business district. Many cars are parked at an angle along the curbs. Lampposts line the street. Caption reads: "Front Street, Beaver Dam, Wis."
1921
E.C. Kropp Co.
Publication Information
| Creator | E.C. Kropp Co. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1921 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 postcard |
| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | History Center |
|---|---|
| Source Collection | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
| Call Number | PH 2744 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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