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City Cab Co. Taxicabs

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Line up of City Cabs in front of the J. Heilprin & Co. Wholesale Fruits & Groceries, 612 W. Main Street, formerly the Illinois Central Passenger Depot.

Date Created:
October 24, 1935
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created October 24, 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 6058.5451B-1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013C0D
Legacy ID
WHi 8113

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