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Main Street

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View down center of Main Street (part of Hwy 16). Automobiles are parked at an angle along the curbs on both sides. Businesses include two grocers, a drug store, a restaurant, and a Ford dealership. Caption reads: "Main Street; Hartland, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
L.L. Cook Company

Publication Information

Creator
L.L. Cook Company
Date Created
circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013WZX
Legacy ID
WHi 128516

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