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The Big Store

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Exterior view from intersection towards The Big Store on the corner, with two men standing outside the entrance. A large traffic signal is in the center of the street. Caption reads: "The Big Store, Reedsburg, Wis."

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
Auburn Greeting Card Co.

Publication Information

Creator Auburn Greeting Card Co.
Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Reedsburg.5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013S44
Legacy ID
WHi 39865

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