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Main & Fifth Streets in La Crosse
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View of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages downtown, at the corner of Main and Fifth Street. J.A. Erhart & Sons' Drugstore are on the right side of the road. L.G. Loomis' Music & Art store is directly across the street. The business sign is painted on a large elephant statue.
1905
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WHi 8844
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Main Street
1910
View of a row of businesses on Main Street. Erhart's Drugstore is on the left, and advertises film and cigars, in addition to drugs. W.T. Irvine, optician, is located next door. Caption reads: "Mai...
Main Street, East from Third
1910
Main Street looking eastwards from Third Street. E.M. Young's Drugstore is in the lower left hand corner. Caption reads: "Main Street, East from Third, La Crosse, Wis."
Main Street, looking east from Third
circa 1910-1919
View of a central business district. A streetcar and automobiles are in the street. Street lamps are along the curbs, and pedestrians are walking on the street and sidewalks. Caption reads: "Main S...
Main Street, East from Fourth Street
1905
A view of Main street, looking east from Fourth Street. It is interesting to note that "The Largest Whiskey House" saloon is located next door to a drug store. Caption reads: "Main Street, East fro...
Main Street
1905
View down right side of street towards the left. Pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles are along the sidewalks and curb. Caption reads: "Main Street, La Crosse, Wis."
Main Street
circa 1905
View along right side of street toward the left. Pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles are along the sidewalks and curb. Caption reads: "Main Street, La Crosse, Wis."
