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Lake Chautauqua Amphitheatre
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Interior of an amphitheatre at Lake Chautauqua, founded in 1874. Surrounding a platform, man wooden benches are seen. Above the center platform, a flag hangs in front of organ pipes. On one side of the flag, the wall reads, "The Jesse L. Hurlbut C.L.S.C. 1928," and on the other, "Live Up to the Best that is in You."
Wagner, Harold
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Interior of an auditorium at Lake Chautauqua, founded in 1874. The audience observes a group of people on a platform in the center. A flag hangs from the ceiling in front of organ pipes.
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