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Main Street

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A view down Main Street with horses and wagons tied at hitching posts.

Date Created:
1900

Publication Information

Date Created
1900

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Sun Prairie.14

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013RLT
Legacy ID
WHi 4683

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