Brick commercial buildings along Monroe, viewed at an angle from street. Signs announce that buildings are being torn down and businesses are moving. Six boys stand in middle by curb; man on shoeshine stand; two men at edge. Signs read: Monroe Cafe; Baker Art Studio, photographers (C.R. Baker); National Clothing Co.; Chas. (Carlo) Oldani, fine footwear; Block Light Co.; Fellman's Shoe House; Paul Wieneke, men's furnishings; Ed. LaDouceur, clothing; H.B. White, clothing; C. Meyers & Co.; Baron Studio; C.M. Annen, woolens and tailor's supplies. Ads for: Stroh's Malt Extract; Voigt's Beer.
