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Business District

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View across railroad tracks of the business district. On the left two people stand in front of a building on the corner with a signs that says: "Office". Across the road to the right a man and two women stand in front of a general store. In the background are steep, tree-covered hills.

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)01914

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013GOL
Legacy ID
WHi 100377

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