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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 30, 1954 reads "Ghost town - Many a movie goer probably saw this town in their favorite theater, read 'Pelican Falls' Gazette over someone's shoulder. Walked with hero and sweetheart down this wide western street, past antique shop, tobacco store, state bank, on to the courthouse at end of block. But alas, the newspaper and town have signed 'thirty'." Visible signs read Fine China - Antiques, Whites Tobacco Store, Pelican Falls Gazette, Real Estate, Pelican Falls State Bank.; See images #00126164 through #00126169 and #00034834 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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