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Street Scene
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View from town of the road leading out of town towards fields and low hills. On the left at the curb is a fire hydrant and a Red Crown Gasoline gas pump. Automobiles are parked along both sides of the road in the background near brick commercial buildings, including a confectioner/meat market and a garage. The storefront across the street also has a Red Crown Gasoline gas pump.
1929
Gillett, Sherwin
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