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George Washington Elms

Date: 1933
Description: A posted sign reads: "George Washington Elms, From Mt. Vernon, VA to Mt. Vernon, WIS. Planted May 6th, 1916," at the Forest of Fame, consisting of trees gr...
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Damaged Car

Date: 08 10 1931
Description: Damaged Packard sedan in an auto garage with Tagolene oils and greases sign.
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Allen's Hotel

Date: 1899
Description: Allen's hotel. A horse-drawn vehicle is in front of the hotel.
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Bradt Store

Date: 1925
Description: The Bradt Store, later destroyed by fire. A person is standing in front of the store.
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Burton and Fenton Building Materials Truck

Date: 09 21 1937
Description: Men load what appears to be lumber onto the bed of an International truck owned by Burton & Fenton Building Materials. The truck is parked in front of the ...
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Boarding a Coach Bus

Date: 1950
Description: Men and women boarding a coach bus. The bus driver stands outside leaning against the front of the bus. Several people are seated in the bus seats with the...
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Posing with the Bus Drivers

Date: 1950
Description: A young man posing with two bus drivers in front of a row of buses parked on the side of the road. Several vehicles are parked in a parking lot across the ...
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Forest of Fame

Date: 1933
Description: Two signs are posted in an open area planted with young trees. One sign identifies the "Forest of Fame Mt. Vernon," and the other sign the "Elm Tree from B...
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Delivery Truck

Date: 09 03 1927
Description: View across street towards a truck parked along the opposite curb. The sign painted on the side of the truck reads: "Frankenberg-Rich Engineering Co. Inc."...
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Delivery Truck

Date: 03 10 1928
Description: Left side view of a truck parked across a road in front of a stone wall and a fence. There is a large brick building in the far background. The sign on the...
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Service Truck

Date: 03 10 1928
Description: A service truck is parked along a curb. There is a park in the background. The sign painted on the truck reads: "E. Gisondi, Inc."

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