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Photographs

Business District

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Pedestrians pass by stores and small businesses in a central business district.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A61)04625

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0145S4
Legacy ID
WHi 85640

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