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Main Street

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View of Main Street with puddles along the side of the street. Trucks and automobiles are traveling down the street, and are parked on the left. A restaurant and hotel are on the left and a meat market and soda shop are on the right.

Date Created:
1926
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1926

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)01699

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GLS
Legacy ID
WHi 99646

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