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U.S. Centennial Ceremonies on the Square

Date: 07 04 1876
Description: Stereograph of view of procession, military company and citizens at Great Centennial Day at the Capitol Square. Scene at Main and Carroll Streets showing t...
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Sailors Marching in Parade

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Description: A group of sailors marching with rifles in a parade while onlookers are watching from the balconies of a large building in the background.
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Queen Elizabeth 2, Hudson River

Date: 1968
Description: A small crowd mills about a cobblestone plaza near a brick building on the wharf adjacent to the Hudson River. The Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship is ...
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Poland Spring House

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Description: Exterior of the Poland Spring House, a large six-story hotel on which construction began in 1875. View taken from across a lawn where people can be seen w...
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Beach Boulevard

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Description: Elevated view down Beach Boulevard, a boardwalk-like street with gift shops and carnival events facing the beach and harbor. Crowds of people are on the si...
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Robert Kennedy in Hong Kong

Date: 1962
Description: Robert Kennedy, then attorney general, surrounded by young people during a visit to Hong Kong. Kennedy was traveling in Southeast Asia, and the tall white-...
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Memorial Day Parade

Date: 1906
Description: Brass marching band in uniforms and spectators at a Memorial Day parade. The band and spectators stand in the road outside city shops and business, includi...
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Street Scene, Idaho Springs, Colorado

Date: 1910
Description: View down a street crowded with pedestrians and horse-drawn carts. Published by E.J. Deis.
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Ringling Brothers Circus

Date: 08 17 1892
Description: Elevated view of crowd gathered at the intersection of First and Main Streets to watch a calliope and chariot riders in a circus parade, probably the Ringl...
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Ringling Brothers Circus

Date: 08 17 1892
Description: Elevated view of a crowd gathered at the intersection of First and Main Streets to watch a bell wagon pass in a circus parade, probably the Ringling Brothe...
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Ringling Brothers Circus

Date: 08 17 1892
Description: Elevated view of a crowd gathered at the intersection of First and Main Streets to watch a bandwagon and animal cage pass in a circus parade. Probably the ...
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Ringling Brothers Circus

Date: 08 17 1892
Description: Elevated view of crowd gathered to watch elephants parade down Main Street. Probably the Ringling Brothers Circus.
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Wade House Opening Day

Date: 06 06 1953
Description: The official opening of Wade House. Amid great fanfare, complete with an appearance by poet Carl Sandburg, Wade House opened to the public on June 6th, 195...
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Interior of First Annual Conservation Show

Date: 01 1937
Description: Elevated view of the interior of Armory B, showing tables with displays, visitors, and an orchestra in the balcony at the First Annual Conservation Show. A...
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Gathering Crowd

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of crowd of men, women and children, gathered for some unidentified occasion, standing in the street. There is also a group of people gathere...
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People Watching Parade

Date: 1918
Description: View from sidewalk of people watching a parade coming up the street. A large horse-drawn vehicle is at the front. In the background is a large brick buildi...
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Premature Armistice Celebration

Date: 11 07 1918
Description: Elevated view of a crowd of people gathering outside a building, some of them carrying American flags. Two men are standing on the balcony, and may be addr...
Postcard

Market Day on Third Street

Date: 11 04 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Market Day on Third Street. Greetings from Watertown, Wis." Elevated view of a busy street scene on market day, with many pedestrians...

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