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Front and Center Streets
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Colorized view of Front and Center Streets busy with people and a horse-drawn carriage, with a storefront's facade lining both streets. Caption reads: "Front & Center Streets. Grand Rapids, Wis."
1900
A. P. Hirzy, Pub.
Publication Information
| Creator | A. P. Hirzy, Pub. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1900 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PF Grand Rapids.6 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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