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Drawing

Barman — Dan

Date: 1932
Description: Dan bartending at Bill's Bar.
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Comfort Beauty Shop

Date: 09 03 1930
Description: Interior view of the Comfort Beauty Shop, showing display case and advertisements including "Permanent waves $10.00." The front windows are in the backgrou...
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Chanticleer Ballroom

Date: 01 16 1930
Description: Interior view of the Chanticleer Roadhouse ballroom. Along the right wall is the bandstand, and on the far wall in the background is a large fireplace.
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Solarium

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Description: A view of the solarium at the Hotel Vendome. The solarium is arranged with plants and wicker chairs. Built in 1871 and massively expanded in 1881, the Vend...
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The Elton Hotel

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Description: A view of several people relaxing in the foyer of the Elton Hotel. The Elton was considered one of New England's most elegant hotels until the 1960s, when ...
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Workers' Unity House Dance Hall

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Description: A view of the dance hall interior. At the back of the room is the stage, with curtains hung on either side. On the stage are stools and a piano. Large wind...
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Art Room at Holy Rosary Academy

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Description: Interior of the art room at the Holy Rosary Academy, founded in 1886. The room is filled with paintings and sculptures.
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Montauk Manor

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Description: View of the dining room at Montauk Manor, which opened in 1927 and was designed by Carl Fisher. Large windows line the walls and tables are set with flower...
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Sea Food Restaurant

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Description: Interior of a sea food restaurant. Two men stand behind the counter where a woman waits. Chairs and tables crowd the room. Windows line the right wall and ...
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Dining Room at Windsor Hotel

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Description: Interior of a dining room at Windsor Hotel, built in the 1880's. The large room is filled with chairs and tables and features a ceiling adorned with flags.
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Biscayne Dining Room

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Description: Interior of Biscayne Dining Room. Chairs and tables fill the room and the ceilings are adorned with streamers and flags.
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Forest Park Hotel Dining Room

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Description: Interior of a dining room at Forest Park Hotel, purchased by the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union in the early 1900's. Women stand among tables ...
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Dining Room at Seven Point Inn

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Description: Interior of a dining room at Seven Point Inn. The room features a dance floor with tables and chairs around it. The circular-shaped room has a row of windo...
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Restaurant Interior

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Description: Interior of a restaurant decorated with western-like decor. Tables and chairs are surrounded by stalls, saddles, and harnesses, with draped windows in the ...
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Restaurant Dining Room

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Description: Interior of a restaurant dining room. Decorative steins are placed on the mantle of a fireplace, and tables and chairs are arranged around the room.
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The Greenery

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Description: Interior of The Greenery. The restaurant holds tables and chairs, and the dining room is surrounded by windows.
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Dining Room at White Birch Lodge

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Description: Interior of a dining room in White Birch Lodge. The room is filled with birch furniture and the windows are adorned with drapes.
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Molino Service Station and Grill

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Description: Interior of Molino Service Station and Grill. The building features a counter with stools and a dining space with booths. On the left, there are counters, ...
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Mansion House

Date: 1910
Description: Interior of a restaurant at a mansion house. A man at the left leans against a counter, and two women stand behind a shelf filled with candy. Tables and c...
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Lunch Counter at the Union Railroad Passenger Station

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Description: Women stand behind and near the lunch counter at Union Railroad Passenger Station. Tables and chairs are set up against the wall beside the counter.

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