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Cross Plains Home with Barber Shop in Basement
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Front three-quarter view of large frame residence with porch and balcony. Steps with a barber pole at the top of the railing lead to a store window at foundation level, with the words: "Barber Shop" painted on the window.
1920
Witt, Matthew
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W014BR0
WHi 105736
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