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Business District

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Business signs read: "North Shore Hotel," "Elite Cafe," "Northwestern Book Store," and "Pink Shop." On right side of street, the Hoyburn theater has written on its marquee "Behold My Wife."

Date Created:
1915

Publication Information

Date Created 1915

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)00669

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011K1F
Legacy ID
WHi 70466

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