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Main Street

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View down unpaved road towards an intersection on Main Street. On the left is a two-story wood frame building with two men and a dog on the porch and posters in the windows. A horse and buggy is parked in front. Alert Hall is further down the road on the left. On the right are trees and a flyer announcing a fair posted on a power pole.

Date Created:
1909
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1909

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)01843

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013GVH
Legacy ID
WHi 100163

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