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Postcards

Business Block

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Text on front reads: "Business Block, Spring Green, Wis." An unpaved street with automobiles and horse drawn vehicles, many parked at the curb. Pedestrians are on the sidewalks and street in front of many businesses. Storefront signs read: "Garage, Free Air", "Sherwood Bros. Hardware and Furniture" and "Restaurant".

Date Created:
January 20, 1917

Publication Information

Date Created January 20, 1917

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
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
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013Y4Z
Legacy ID
WHi 149215

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