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Street Scene

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View downhill towards a central business district. A restaurant and ice cream parlor are on the right side of the road, and a general store and gas pump are further down the hill on the left. A wagon with horses is coming up the street towards the general store, and cars are parked in front of the restaurant.

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)02084

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GQN
Legacy ID
WHi 101324

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