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Mississippi Rising: 1910

Vicksburg, Mississippi, circa 1910. "First National Bank building, Washington and Clay streets." This junior skyscraper was the tallest building in the state when it was completed in 1907. Shopworn 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.

Vicksburg, Mississippi, circa 1910. "First National Bank building, Washington and Clay streets." This junior skyscraper was the tallest building in the state when it was completed in 1907. Shopworn 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.

 

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