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Trail 53 — Main Street

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Intersection of Trail 53 and Main Street, lined with buildings. A road sign is in the foreground, and rucks and automobiles are parked at the curb. A steep bluff towers in the background. Caption reads: "Trail 53 — Main Street — Fountain City, Wis."

Date Created:
1927
Creator:
Merchant's Film Service

Publication Information

Creator
Merchant's Film Service
Date Created
1927

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
History Center
Call Number
PH 2744
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014FZN
Legacy ID
WHi 126408

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