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Main Street

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A view of Main Street. Houses line both sides of the street, as do trees, which partially obscure the houses. Telephone and/or electric lines run parallel to the street on the right side.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)00793

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011JSG
Legacy ID
WHi 72253

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