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South Barstow Street

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Elevated view of a main throughfaire, with buildings lining each side of the street, with many pedestrians, a horse-drawn carriage, a clock hanging from a pole in the street, and trolleys running along lines. There is also a sign on a building that reads: "Allen's Post Cards." Another sign reads: "Isaac's Photography." A "Welcome" sign hangs from a line over the street. Caption reads: "South Barstow Street, Eau Claire, Wis."

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Eau Claire.15

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013R42
Legacy ID
WHi 30639

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