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Businesses on S. Sixth Street, Walker's Point

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Street view in the S. Sixth Street neighborhood of Walker's Point. The storefronts include the H.J. Heinz Co.; H. Mullen, a clothing and shoe store; J. Gerstner, Tailor; and a furnace company. There are men standing outside two of the businesses. The street level is below the sidewalk and is unfinished. On the right in the foreground is a streetcar; next to it on parallel tracks is a construction machine.

Creator:
Fiebelkorn, Fred

Publication Information

Creator
Fiebelkorn, Fred

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Dimensions
5.5. x 3.5

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COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013FT3
Legacy ID
WHi 110272

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A Neighborhood Gathering

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John Hahn Furniture Moving

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Street Construction at J. Ohlenforst Bakery

Street Construction at J. Ohlenforst Bakery

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Young Baseball Player

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