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City Car Taxi

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A new Chevrolet City Car Company cab owned by James and Grace Riddell. In the background is a view of the 200 block of East Washington Avenue.

Date Created:
December 8, 1933
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created December 8, 1933

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.4310B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013BTP
Legacy ID
WHi 6398

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