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Main Street

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View down Main Street. Designated parking is in the center of the street. On the left is a billboard, and signs in front of the commercial buildings read "City Hotel" and "The Daylight Store". On the right is a hardware store, and further down are shoe stores and hotels. Pedestrians are on the sidewalks.

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)01764

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GGW
Legacy ID
WHi 99803

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