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Putnam Park

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Description: A view of the main entrance to Putnam Park, including two wooden towers on either side of the road, various cannons and cannon balls. There is a swing set ...
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First Ward School

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Description: View of First Ward school with children playing on swings in a playground area in the foreground.
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Playground

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Description: A view of children playing on a slide, swings, and see-saws at the playground at S.F.S. Holiday House.
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Children Playing

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Description: Children outdoors on playground equipment, including a slide, at Bethany Orphan Home.
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Playground in McLaughlin Park

Date: 1908
Description: The children's playground in McLaughlin Park. Caption reads: "Children's Playground, McLaughlin Park, Tillary Street School."
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Forest Hill Home

Date: 1910
Description: Front view of Forest Hill Home. Decorative railings and columns are shown on the country home, and two trees lie in the foreground with a swing, chairs, an...
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St. Joseph's College

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Description: View of a tree-lined walkway to Mother Seton's Spring at St. Joseph's College. A swing set and bench are on the right, and a line of shrubs is in the dista...
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Grove-Putnam Park

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Description: Elevated view across road towards Grove-Putnam Park. A short, stone wall separates automobiles parked on the road near the park. People are sitting at picn...
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Saltsburg House

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Description: View across road toward men and women sitting on the porch of the three-story Saltsburg House hotel. Awnings are along the front of the porch, and a sign f...
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Circle Swing at Waldemeer Park

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Description: View of the circle swing at Waldemeer Park. The ride is surrounded by a fence, trees, and several power lines.
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Riverview Park

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Description: View of Riverview Park. The view features a shelter, benches, and a swing set among trees.
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Family and Home

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Description: Posed portrait of a large family in the yard in front of their home. Four adults pose with children who are playing on swings, sitting in the shade under a...

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