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Ruins of the Barber's Closet and Hotel Washington

Date: 02 18 1996
Description: Ruins of the Barber's Closet in the Hotel Washington. Water shooting from firetruck hoses is visible in the upper left of the image, as the fire that destr...
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The Hotel Washington Fire

Date: 02 18 1996
Description: A view from Bedford Street of the smouldering ruins of the Hotel Washington. A pedestrian crosses the street in front of a parked firetruck. Water being us...
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Ice and the Hotel Washington Fire

Date: 02 18 1996
Description: Water from firehoses has frozen into ice that coats power wires, trees, and pumps at the gas station next to the Hotel Washington, which burns in the backg...
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Sno-Tube

Date: 12 03 1990
Description: A young boy is going down a snowy hill on a Sno-Tube during the blizzard.
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Man Using Snowblower During Blizzard

Date: 12 03 1990
Description: A man is using a snowblower during a blizzard. A tree-lined street with a row of houses is in the background.
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Cars in Snow on Gorham Street

Date: 12 03 1990
Description: View down Gorham Street towards cars covered in snowdrifts. James Madison Park and Mansion Hill are in the background.
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People Shoveling Out Cars

Date: 12 03 1990
Description: View up snow-covered street towards people shoveling out cars stuck in the snow. Some vehicles are being driven in the street.

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