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Milwaukee and Main Street

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Slightly elevated view of a downtown street, with railroad or streetcar tracks running down the center, and horse-drawn vehicles. Caption reads: "Milwaukee and Main St. Janesville, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
International Postcard Co.

Publication Information

Creator International Postcard Co.
Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013X6C
Legacy ID
WHi 129669

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