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Main Street

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Caption reads: Main Street, Soldiers Grove, Wis." The main street of a small town with businesses on each side. Automobiles and trucks are parked at the curb and pedestrians are on the sidewalks. Some of the signs read: "Red Crown Gasoline," "Drugs, Soda," "Sorensons Furniture," "Columbia Records, "Restaurant" and "Rooms." A tree and grass covered bluff rises beyond the town.

Date Created:
1932

Publication Information

Date Created
1932

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013Y6N
Legacy ID
WHi 149152

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