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Main Street

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Text on front reads: "Main Street, Soldiers Grove, Wis. 1921." The main unpaved street of a small town with businesses on each side, including a barber, service garage, pool hall and restaurant. Automobiles and trucks are parked at the curb and pedestrians are on the sidewalks. On the left a group of men are gathered on the sidewalk near a drinking fountain which is in front of a brick building with a bell tower. A tree and grass covered bluff rises beyond the town.

Date Created:
1921
Creator:
Auburn Post Card Mfg. Co.

Publication Information

Creator
Auburn Post Card Mfg. Co.
Date Created
1921

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013Y74
Legacy ID
WHi 149153

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