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Shopping District

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Pedestrians cross the street in front of cable cars and horse-drawn carriages at the intersection of Fifth and Hampshire Streets.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A61)04396

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011G91
Legacy ID
WHi 82686

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