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Street Scene

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View down commercial street. The shops include: a wallpaper store, Reed Opera House, a clothing store, and a dental office. Two horse-drawn carriages belonging to "Alt and Sons Meats" are parked at the curb.

Date Created:
1909
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator
Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created
1909

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GJ9
Legacy ID
WHi 91529

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