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Opera House
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The Opera House at the corner of Washington (now Main) and North Mill Streets. A sign at the back of the building reads: "Printing." A barber pole is in front. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk.
1880
Johnson, A. S. (Waupun, Wis.)
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W014F2O
WHi 2996
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