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Street Scene

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Slightly elevated view of the central business district looking down middle of street. Automobiles and horse-drawn vehicles are parked along the curbs. On the lower right is a Ford Dealership. The building has a datestone at the roofline that reads "Dahl 1913". A soda fountain and other businesses are on the left. Caption reads: "Street Scene Westby, Wis."

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1915

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)02066

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GSB
Legacy ID
WHi 101247

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