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Ontario Street Scene

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Street scene with a gas station and restaurant on the left and parked cars on the right. Two men stand in front of the service station, and further down the street people are in front of a building near a doorway with a sign that says: "Strickly Cash."

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1915

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)01635

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GLP
Legacy ID
WHi 99375

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