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Bales of Cotton on the Wharf

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Description: View of the levee with bales of cotton on the wharf. Caption reads: "On The Levee."
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French Market

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Description: Slightly elevated view of the French market. A cart transporting bales of cotton is in the street on the left. Railroad tracks are in the street.
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Chicago Stockyards

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Description: Elevated view of cattle stockyards. Cattle can be seen in many different pens.
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Lincoln Highway

Date: 1912
Description: View down hill toward two cars passing each other along the Lincoln Highway near Bedford, Pennsylvania. The Lincoln Highway was conceived in 1912 by Carl F...
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Miners Pack Train

Date: 05 20 1905
Description: Elevated view of a group of miners on horseback crossing a bridge into Fairbanks, Alaska, May 20th, 1905. Houses are on the other side of the river. Captio...
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Fourth of July Crowd

Date: 07 04
Description: A large crowd of people gather for a 4th of July celebration. Sign on building on the right side of the street reads: "Tanana." A large American flag is ha...
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Fourth of July Canoe Races

Date: 07 04
Description: Elevated view across water towards a large crowd watching canoe races on the Fourth of July. Storefronts line the street behind the crowd. Business signs r...
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Arrival of Gold Pack Train

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Description: View of a group of miners arriving in Fairbanks with their gold. One man is riding a mule. Caption reads: "Arrival Of Gold-Pack Train At Fairbanks, Alaska....
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First Avenue in Fairbanks

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Description: View down business-lined First Avenue. Pedestrians are walking along the street. Caption reads: "Looking Up First Avenue — Fairbanks, Alaska. In The Winter...
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Main Street in Winter

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Description: A view of Main Street after a snow storm. A horse-drawn vehicle can be seen making its way down the street and tall buildings line the snow-filled street. ...
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Second Street During a Flood

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Description: Elevated view of Second Street and surrounding area during a flood of the Ohio River. Some buildings are submerged up to their roof lines and the street re...
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Old Dorchester Road

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Description: A view of Old Dorchester Road, a small dirt, country road with a small wooden structure or house one one side, and lined with trees and telephone poles on ...
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Pleasant Plains Memorial

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Description: The Pleasant Plains Memorial statue honoring the soldiers from the fifth ward who fought in World War II. The bronze statue of a woman holding a palm and ...
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Baptist Church

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Description: View of the Baptist church built in 1822.
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Saint Michael's Alley

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Description: View of Saint Michael's Alley.
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View Down Depot Street

Date: 1910
Description: A view down Depot Street. Business signs read: "Watkins Drug Co." and "We serve Odom's Ice Cream made in Macon sold everywhere."
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Elevated View of Business District

Date: 1910
Description: An elevated view of the business district. Signs read: "United Fruit and Cigar Store" and "Wrigley's P.K. chewing sweet."
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Street Scene

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Description: Signs read: "King Hardware and Lumber" "Mayors office" "W.N. Parks" "Fish Bros. Wagon Co." and "Coca-Cola." Caption reads: "Street Scene In New Albany, Mis...
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Main Street Looking East

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Description: View down Main Street looking east. Signs read: "King Hardware and Lumber" "Fish Bros. Wagon Co." "W.N. Parks" "Mayors Office" and "Coca-Cola." Caption rea...
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Cattle Driven Down a Street

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Description: View of cattle being driven down a street. Caption reads: "Street Scene, Covington, LA."

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