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Looking North on Main Street
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View down the dirt road of Main Street. On the left, two men are walking on the sidewalk near a store with a hand-painted "closing out sale" sign. On the right, horses and carriages are parked on the curb near the drug store and dry cleaners. Streetlights are hanging from the utility lines.
1909
Gillett, Sherwin
Publication Information
| Creator | Gillett, Sherwin |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1909 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961) |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (G5)00184 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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