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[REV 25-NOV-2014]
Vintage photos of:
Saginaw, Michigan, circa 1908. "Houses on South Weadock Avenue." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
Pretty sure the numerous poles along the street are hitching posts, still seeing plenty of use even in the early auto age.
[As in many of these photos, the hitching posts are accompanied by mounting blocks. - Dave]
In 1908 my grandmothers were old enough to baby sit for the three children shown.
At least if this 2014 Streetview image is correct:
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