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Industrial Streetscape

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Description: Elevated view of industrial area. The building in the foreground has a sign that reads: "Machine Shop" on it roof. People are working in a large open area,...
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Looking West from the Wisconsin State Capitol Dome

Date: 1896
Description: View from the Wisconsin State Capitol dome looking west towards Bascom Hill. Mifflin street with City Hall and the Fuller Opera House are in the foreground...
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West Wisconsin Avenue

Date: 1939
Description: Gesu Church, with automobiles and pedestrians on West Wisconsin Avenue. There is a sign on the left for the Abbot Crest Hotel located at 1226 West Wiscons...
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Two Women on Lawn of Large Estate

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Description: Two women pose on the lawn in front of a large estate. The building, with a large, wrap-around porch, and clock tower, was probably used as a resort or hot...
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Clock Tower in Park

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Description: A clock tower on the green in front of The Elton Hotel. The clock is flanked by tall trees and a line of cars and carriages are parked between the green an...
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Gernsey County Gourt House

Date: 1910
Description: A view from the street of the Courthouse with a stone monument in front. Other large buildings are next to the Courthouse, and pedestrians are on the sidew...
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Stark County Court House and Public Square

Date: 1910
Description: A corner view of the Courthouse and public square. Utility lines are visible. Baers Stationers.
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Court House

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Description: A view of the the courthouse with a clock tower. The building is somewhat obscured by trees, and there are benches near the sidewalk.
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Monroe County Court House

Date: 1920
Description: A view of the front and side of the courthouse.
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United Church of Christ

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Description: View of the United Church of Christ from across the street, including nearby storefronts as well as horse-drawn carriages and cars.
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Clock Tower Church

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Description: Steep town street with closely set houses and a church with a clock tower.
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Akin Library, Quaker Hill

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Description: View across road and lawn toward the vine-covered facade of Akin Library on Quaker Hill. Hills are in the background.
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Clock Tower

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Description: View across lawn toward a vine-covered stone clock tower with trees in the background.
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St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Station

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Description: The St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Station was incorporated in Missouri on September 7, 1876. At the Hugo stop, seven passenger trains ran through daily. ...
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Military Drill on the Campus

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Description: A view of a military drill on the campus of Clemson College, which opened in 1893. College buildings stand in the background, and lines of soldiers march i...
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Soldiers' and Sailors' Home

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Description: Exterior of the Soldiers and Sailors Home, built in 1877 by the Grand Army of the Republic. The domiciliary stands on the left, and the building on the rig...
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Moravian Church

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Description: View toward the round belfry on the roof supported by columns. A clock is below. A group of men pose around the bell, playing instruments.
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Church with Clocktower

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Description: View across a broad lawn toward a church from a distance. The front has a porch with columns, along with two entrances. The right side has tall windows wit...
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Connecticut Hall of Yale University

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Description: Engraving of Connecticut Hall, Yale's first permanent building, completed in 1752. The engraving shows a front view of the original Yale building, and a fe...
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The Tilton School

Date: 1910
Description: Front view of the exterior of Tilton Hall, built in 1861, part of Tilton School, founded in 1845. Four students sit on the front steps beneath the clock to...

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