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Ridgeway Street Scene

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An uphill view of a street in the main business district. The right side is lined with buildings. A drug store, a chiropractor and signs for tires and gas. A truck parked in front of a Mobil Oil vendor.

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1925

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)01780

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GPV
Legacy ID
WHi 99849

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