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Shopping District

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View of a shopping district. Business signs read: "The Right Price Department Store," "Valley City (obscured) Prescription Druggists," "Meat Market," "The Fair," "Hub Pool Room," "Short Order Restaurant" "Wardrobe" and "Berg & Benson."

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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)00677

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011K5U
Legacy ID
WHi 70519

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