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| Date: | 05 20 1930 |
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| Description: | The Montgomery Ward Store Building at 100 North Hamilton Street, at the intersection of Pinckney and North Hamilton Streets. The building was designed by L... |
| Date: | 08 01 1933 |
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| Description: | The Harry S. Manchester building, 2-6 E. Mifflin Street, with a large National Recovery Administration banner which reads: "N.R.A. Member - We Do Our Part.... |
| Date: | 09 13 1945 |
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| Description: | Manchester's, Inc., window #6 featuring "Tomorrow is here with Textron" fabric made into aprons, makeup cape, and blanket bag. The mannequin is wearing an ... |
| Date: | 09 13 1945 |
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| Description: | Manchester's, Inc., window #5 featuring: "Tomorrow is here with Textron" fabric made into draperies and bed spread. |
| Date: | 04 08 1941 |
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| Description: | Manchester's, Inc., 2-6 East Mifflin Street, displays "Sachet" hosiery and other accessories. |
| Date: | 05 05 1934 |
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| Description: | Harry S. Manchesters Inc. Department Store, 2-6 E. Mifflin Street, and other businesses: Walk-Over Shoes, 8 E. Mifflin Street, Moseley's Books, 10 E. Miffl... |
| Date: | 05 05 1934 |
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| Description: | Baron Brothers department store, 12-18 W. Mifflin Street, also known as the Mendota Building, and The Hub, 22-24 W. Mifflin Street, and H. Cushman shoes (p... |
| Date: | 05 08 1931 |
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| Description: | Capital City Bank Building, 21 E. Main Street, also showing Burdick & Murray Department Store, and Miller's Women's Apparel store. |
| Date: | 03 12 1947 |
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| Description: | Manchester's, 2-12 East Mifflin Street, drapery department with a female clerk showing Koylon Foam for cushions to a young male customer. |
| Date: | 07 30 1960 |
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| Description: | Elevated view of the parking lot at the Westgate Shopping Center. The storefronts are on the left, and include Ragatz Shoes, Three Sisters, ?obil Shoes, S.... |
| Date: | 1936 |
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| Description: | View from street of commercial area with storefronts and pedestrians. Many cars are parked on both sides of the street. Visible storefront signs read, "S &... |
| Date: | 06 23 1953 |
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| Description: | Wolff, Kubly and Hersig Company opens new store June 29th. Pictured is the first floor which includes photography, luggage, cutlery, giftware and a bath sh... |
| Date: | 06 28 1953 |
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| Description: | Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company opens new store on Monday, June 29th. Pictured is the second floor which is devoted to toys, sporting goods, trains, record... |
| Date: | 06 23 1953 |
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| Description: | Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company opens new store on Monday, June 29th. Pictured is the third floor which features housewares, kitchen furniture, appliances,... |
| Date: | 06 23 1953 |
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| Description: | Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company opens new store on Monday, June 29th. Pictured is the basement which contains Do It Yourself, paint, wallpaper, tools, nail... |
| Date: | 06 23 1953 |
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| Description: | Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company opens new store on Monday, June 29th. Pictured is the first floor which contains photography, luggage, cutlery, giftware, a... |
| Date: | 06 23 1953 |
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| Description: | Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company opens new store on Monday, June 29th. Pictured is the second floor which is devoted to toys, sporting goods, trains, record... |
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| Description: | View of street in the business district featuring pedestrians, automobiles, and storefronts. The Crawford County Courthouse clock tower, designed by archit... |
| Date: | 11 25 1954 |
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| Description: | The new Sears store at 1101 East Washington Avenue features the second escalator in the city, as well as an Allstate Insurance counter and various merchand... |
| Date: | 12 26 1963 |
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| Description: | Shoppers fill stores looking for post-Christmas sale bargains and returning or exchanging unwanted gifts. |
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