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Fresh Vegetable Vendors

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Description: Two African American women pose with baskets of fresh vegetables on their heads while selling their produce. A building with an exterior brick chimney is b...
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Oyster and Clam Vendor

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Description: An African American vendor of oysters and clams is shown pushing his wheelbarrow. A building with an exterior brick chimney is behind him.
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The Chicken Peddler

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Description: A man poses while selling chickens on the street. A building with an exterior brick chimney is behind him.
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Ruins of a Government Building

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Description: The ruins of an old stone government post building. Caption reads: "Old Government Post Building, Fort Smith, Ark. 'On the Frisco'."
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Ruins on the San Cruz River

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Description: View of ancient ruins. Caption reads: "Ancient Ruins on San Cruz River, Tucson, Ariz."
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Washington Bridge

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Description: Elevated view of the Washington Bridge, crossing over numerous railroad tracks. In the foreground is a train engine, dwellings, and a dilapidated brick str...
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Pilgrim Meeting House

Date: 1887
Description: Historic re-creation painting of two Pilgrims approaching an old fort converted into their first meeting house. Painted by W.L. Williams.
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Fishkill Creek Ruins

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Description: Water-level view of a brick building's ruins on a cliff overlooking Fishkill creek. Caption reads, "Scene on Creek at Glenham."
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The Old Water Mill

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Description: A view of the old water mill, with a bridge over the stream in the background. Caption reads: "The Old Water Mill, Bardstown, KY."
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Portrait of Man and Boy with Old Mill

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Description: View toward a man and a younger boy posed leaning on a fence in front of an old mill. The mill was built in 1822.
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Ruins of an Old Mill

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Description: Elevated view across water toward mill ruins on the shoreline. A pile of logs are next to the dilapidated structure. In the far background is a bridge and ...
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Fort Pulaski

Date: 1938
Description: Light shines through the arches of a portico onto the walkway of Fort Pulaski, completed in 1847.
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Old Stone House at Bull Run Battlefield

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Description: A fence surrounds an old stone house and trees at Bull Run Battlefield. Caption reads: "Stone House, Bull Run Battlefield, Va."
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Mountain Cabin

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Description: View of a mother and three children standing on the front step of their mountain cabin. Published by the Virginia Store.

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