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Street Scene

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Elevated view of Canal Street scene. Automobiles, streetcars and pedestrians are moving along the busy street. Store sign reads: "Stein-Block LAZARD'S Smart Clothes." Caption reads: "Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A62)06497

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011DUC
Legacy ID
WHi 37342

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