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Woolworth's interior

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Interior of the new, self-service Woolworth's variety store, 2-8 West Mifflin Street, showing lower sales area and balcony at the back of the store with merchandise on display counters and shelves.

Date Created:
October 27, 1955
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created October 27, 1955

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.A2645

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013BB1
Legacy ID
WHi 6437

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