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Sears Roebuck Department Store

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The Sears, Roebuck and Company store, 313 State Street. The building, built in 1927, is Art Deco style with a limestone front.

Date Created:
May 5, 1934
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created May 5, 1934

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.4583B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013BXI
Legacy ID
WHi 6447

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