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State Street Neon Signs at Night
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Night view looking down State Street from the intersection at North Carroll Street. Lighting up the scene are the blurred lights of automobiles moving along the street, Christmas lights arched over the street, and the illuminated marquees and signs of the Capitol and Orpheum Theatres, Leath's Furniture, the Commercial National Bank, and Mark Martin's restaurant.
December 5, 1930
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Publication Information
| Creator | McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964 |
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| Date Created | December 5, 1930 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
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| Call Number | PH 6058.2108B |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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