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Spot Lunch Diner

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A little girl rides a tricycle in front of the Spot Lunch diner, a former streetcar. The Spot Lunch was located at 640 Williamson Street and owned by John B. Hanson.

Date Created:
1949
Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John
Date Created 1949

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Call Number (N48)21174

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014A96
Legacy ID
WHi 24415

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