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Street Carnival with Ferris Wheel
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View from sidewalk of a street carnival with tents, circus banners and a Ferris Wheel set up in the middle of the street. Signboards advertise ice cream and postcard photographs, and automobiles are parked along the curb near storefronts.
1912
Cornelius, Frank
Publication Information
| Creator | Cornelius, Frank |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1912 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, photographs, circa 1910- circa 1940 |
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| Call Number | (C76)98 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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