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Main Street

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Main Street, where two young girls walk on the sidewalk, and a horse and carriage and two cars are parked in the street. There is a townhouse complex on the left. "Hayden Brothers Blacksmith Shop" and the banner of a hotel are on the right. Electric power lines are along the street.

Date Created:
1921
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1921

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)00126

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013FSM
Legacy ID
WHi 82683

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