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Putnam Catholic Academy

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Description: A view of the parlor at Putnam Catholic Academy. A small table stands on a carpet in the middle of the room, surrounded by upholstered chairs and a sofa. T...
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Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

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Description: A view of the parlor's fireplace and mantle, with cabinets standing on either side. A statue of the Virgin sits in the mantle along with candlesticks. Deco...
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Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

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Description: View of the Bishop's parlor at the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy. A table with vase sits near the fireplace and has chairs gathered near it. A potted plant ...
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Figurine of Bacchus

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Description: View of a carved, wooden figurine of Bacchus, God of Wine. The sculpture is located in the city's library. Caption reads: "Carved from a log of pine by a B...
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Trolley Day 1908

Date: 09 01 1908
Description: View from lawn toward the street where a trolley runs, and horse-drawn vehicles parked along the curbs. People stand on the lawns and on porches, facing to...
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Grove-Putnam Park

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Description: Elevated view across road towards Grove-Putnam Park. A short, stone wall separates automobiles parked on the road near the park. People are sitting at picn...
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Putnam Catholic Academy

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Description: A view of the Study Hall at Putnam Catholic Academy. The room contains both small tables for one or two people and large tables for groups. Framed artwork...
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The Elton Hotel

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Description: Interior of the Flemish Dining Room at the Elton Hotel, built in 1905. Decorative lighting surrounds a domed skylight, and below, tables are set for a meal...
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Putnam Catholic Academy

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Description: Slightly elevated view of a science room at Putnam Catholic Academy, looking out over the desks toward the back of the classroom. In the back is a large gl...
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Putnam Catholic Academy

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Description: View across desks with typewriters in a classroom. A windowed partition separates it from a classroom with desks facing a blackboard on the other side.
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Sheldon House Hotel

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Description: A view of the open-air pavilion at Sheldon House Hotel. The pavilion stands in a wooded area with mountains visible in the distance. A set of wooden stairs...
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Swimmers

Date: 1910
Description: Vacationers wade at a beach near a row of what appear to be hotel buildings. Groups of people sit near boats onshore and a group of women sits at the end o...
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Vacationers on a Resort Beach

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of a beach and houses that line the shore. People sit on the beach, and a woman in the foreground wades in the water.
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Vacationers on a Resort Beach

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Description: View along shoreline toward people relaxing on a beach lined with vacation houses. Groups of men and women are standing or sitting, some wearing street clo...
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Bayview Beach

Date: 1910
Description: A group of sunbathing adults and children standing and sitting near a blanket, folding chairs, and umbrella set up on a beach. In the background, swimmers ...
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Vacationers on a Resort Beach

Date: 1910
Description: View of a resort shoreline lined with vacation houses. People walk along the beach, swim, and sit on the sand or on an elevated boardwalk near the water.
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Palace House

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Description: A view across a lawn towards the Palace House, located on Sound View Avenue. Two women and a man sit in rocking chairs on the porch, while children play in...
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Sound View Avenue

Date: 1910
Description: An automobile is driving down a dirt road between two-story houses that line either side of Sound View Avenue. Two children are playing on the sidewalk to ...
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Camp Rainsford

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Description: A view of the main lodge at Camp Rainsford. Boys of varying ages stand in front of the structure and pose for the camera. Some hold a Camp Rainsford banner...
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Resort Cottages

Date: 1910
Description: A row of two-story cottages line a beach. To the right, two children are playing in and around a hammock hanging on a porch.

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