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Photographs

North Freedom View of Main Street

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Man with horse and cart on Main Street. A brick commercial building on the right includes a hardware store and general merchandise store.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin

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)01597

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013GLX
Legacy ID
WHi 99290

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