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East Main Street on the Capitol Square

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A view of East Main Street on the Capitol Square, showing the Capitol City Bank building, Feltman-Curme Shoes, and J.C. Penney Company.

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photoart House negatives, 1913-1918, 1947-1953
Call Number (X21)19553

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013CA0
Legacy ID
WHi 3648

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