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The Moravian Sisters House, Erected 1742

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Description: View across street toward the Moravian Sisters House. Vines cover the left side of the house, while trees lining the street slightly obscure the facade.
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The Widows House

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Description: View across street toward the Widows House, built 1768. The trees lining the street slightly obscure the roof and right side of the house. The bottom windo...
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The Old Chapel

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Description: View across road toward the front and right side of the stone chapel. The facade has an arched entryway and three windows, and the side has rows of windows...
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Bell House

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Description: View of Bell House, the first female seminary, erected in 1745. A brick path leads to the entrance. On the roof is a bell tower and weather vane.
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America's First Water Works

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Description: Exterior photograph of the first water works in America, consisting of a stone cottage next to a stream.

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