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Bird's Eye View

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View from hill looking down at homes and businesses in town. A bridge goes over the Kickapoo River. The depot and railroad tracks and Main Street are behind it. The public school is against the hill on the right.

Date Created:
1926
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1926

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)01911

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GV6
Legacy ID
WHi 100374

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