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Bloomington Main Street — Alternative View

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View down middle of Main Street. The right side of the street features: Bloomington State Bank, Ira Fox Meat Market, C.H. Enke, Sprague's Recreation Parlor, Oates and Ellis Hatchery, Ludden's Store for Men, Mulrooney Restaurant and Drug Department, Groceries and Meats, Woodhouse and Bartley Bank, Clem-Meyer Dry Goods and Groceries. Perfect Oil Company Energee! Drive in is on the left side of the street. Cars, a horse and carriage, and a milk truck are parked at the curb.

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1925

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)00234

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013G0S
Legacy ID
WHi 83758

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