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Main Street

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One time location of Mary Hoffard house. View down dirt road, lined with houses, shops, and trees. A horse-drawn vehicle is going down the road.

Date Created:
1906

Publication Information

Date Created 1906

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Hubbleton.1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VAC
Legacy ID
WHi 55381

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