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Crowd at the Congress Tavern

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Interior view of the Congress Tavern, 111 Main Street, on a busy night.

Date Created:
October 15, 1935
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created October 15, 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.5439B-2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013BTY
Legacy ID
WHi 4968

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