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Suhr Building

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This building on the corner of Main Street (to the left) and King Street (to the right) was built for John J. Suhr and designed by John Nader. Here it houses Dettloff's Pharmacy, as well as Huegel Hyland and Boese's Cafe, 113 E. Main Street.

Date Created:
November 25, 1931
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
November 25, 1931

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.3089B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013BR6
Legacy ID
WHi 6380

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Main Street View of Suhr Building

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