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Main Street

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View down street towards automobiles parked at an angle in front of businesses. Businesses include a grocery store, gift store, and a Rexall Drugstore. Further down the street is a railroad crossing.

Date Created:
1960
Creator:
Dexter Press

Publication Information

Creator
Dexter Press
Date Created
1960

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014G8W
Legacy ID
WHi 134978

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