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Rockwood Street Scene

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View down unpaved street of a large store on the left with three cars parked in front, near an ice cream signboard. There is a house with a balcony in the background. On the right side of the street is a large, two-story building. In the foreground is a billboard advertising Camel cigarettes, with a stone marker nearby identifying the road as 16 W.

Date Created:
1924
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1924

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)01801

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GOT
Legacy ID
WHi 99934

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