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Street Scene — Prairie du Sac

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View down middle of unpaved street of the central business district. A man is sitting in the driver's seat of an automobile along the left curb near a garage. There is a sign for a livery further down the sidewalk. On the right is a shoe store, hardware store and doctor's office, and a sign in the shape of a clock. More automobiles are parked in the background, along with horse-drawn vehicles.

Date Created:
1913
Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin
Date Created 1913

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)01734

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013H84
Legacy ID
WHi 99735

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