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Ridgeway Main Street

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A downhill view of Main Street with a shoe store and other buildings on the left. Some homes and a church in the distance. Horses and wagons in the street and a few pedestrians.

Date Created:
1911
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1911

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)01782

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GQJ
Legacy ID
WHi 99852

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