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Post Office

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Text on front reads: "Post Office, Richland Center, Wis." A brick building built in 1935 on the intersection of two streets. Two people are on the sidewalk and one person is near the door. Automobiles at parked at the curb. A lamppost is on the corner and a post box is at the bottom of the steps. Other buildings are in the background with trees.

Date Created:
March 18, 1949

Publication Information

Date Created
March 18, 1949

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013XYA
Legacy ID
WHi 148685

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