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First Street

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Elevated view of First Street lined with trees, storefronts, horse-drawn carts and pedestrians. Text on buildings reads: F.Z. Meeks Wholesale Grocery Co." and "Benton Co. Hdw. Co."

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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 (A6)00631

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011K55
Legacy ID
WHi 69899

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