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Main Street

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View down center of Main Street. On the left is the Hotel Lewis, with a columned porch and awnings above the second-story windows. Further down the street is a cemetery, a bowling alley and a restaurant. On the right side of the street is a grocer and a mercantile. Horses and buggies are traveling on the street, and pedestrians are walking along the sidewalk.

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)01881

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GTE
Legacy ID
WHi 100317

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