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View from unpaved road of the Cohen Bros Dept. Store, D.N. Farris storefront, and Park Hotel. A soda fountain in another building is on the right. A team of horses pulling a cart is parked along the curb.

Date Created:
1913
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1913

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)01895

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GPC
Legacy ID
WHi 100336

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