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Street Scene

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A view down a street with stores and shops. The stores include: Koffee Kup Kafe, Hotel East, Boortz Garage, a hardware store, and the State & County Depository. Three men gather at a street corner on the right, and further down the sidewalk a young boy pushes a reel mower.

Date Created:
1924
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1924

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)00430

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013G55
Legacy ID
WHi 84958

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