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Street Scene
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View of a busy street, lined with businesses, pedestrians, automobiles and carts. Many business signs are obscured, but some read: "Hotel Lenox," "Thomason's Cafe," "Hotel Waverly," "J.C. Redfield Prop. Pure Food Grocery," "Bosticb" and "Joe's Quick Lunch."
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950 |
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| Call Number | (A6)00618 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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