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Shops in the former Universalist Church

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Description: A view of the Universalist Church (1792) converted into a dry goods and grain store. Other buildings are behind the church. Caption reads: "Universalist Ch...
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The John Williams Residence

Date: 1922
Description: A sketch or lithograph copy of the residence of Reverend John Williams (1664 - 1729), portrays colonial architecture, including the broken-scroll pediment.
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Colonial Sheldon Homestead

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Description: A sketch or lithograph copy of the Colonial Sheldon Homestead, the residence of Daniel Sheldon, a physician.
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South Water Street

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Description: View of South Water Street and its houses, taken from the intersection.
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Aerial City View

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Description: Elevated view of the city showing churches, the bay, and boats.
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Wychmere Harbor

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Description: General view of Wychmere Harbor, filled with small boats. Houses can be seen on the shore.
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Fairbanks House

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Description: Exterior of Fairbanks House, a sprawling shingled home built in 1636. A sign on the house reads, "Open Today, Visitors Welcomed."
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Cottage on the Oyster Pond

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Description: View of a cottage separated from Oyster Pond by fences and an unpaved road.
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Old Residence

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Description: Exterior of an old residence in a rural setting at the wharf.
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Elm Court

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Description: View of Elm Court, the largest American Shingle Style home in the United States. The residence was built by William Douglas Sloane and Emily Vanderbilt in ...
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Shadow Brook

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Description: Exterior of Shadow Brook, the residence of Mr. S.P. Shotter, built by architect H. Neill Wilson in 1893. Published by L.H. Regnier.
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Old English

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Description: View of Old English, an estate in a valley setting of the late Mr. Andrew Carnegie. Later, the building was used as St. Stanislaus Novitiate.
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Longfellow's Wayside Inn

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Description: Interior view of Longfellow's Wayside Inn, which opened in 1716. The bedroom features a fireplace, rocking chair, and an elaborately decorated bed.
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Longfellow's Wayside Inn

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Description: Interior view of Longfellow's Wayside Inn, which opened in 1716. The Lafayette Room features wallpaper and carved bed posts.
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Longfellow's Wayside Inn

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Description: Interior view of Longfellow's Wayside Inn, which opened in 1716. The spacious Longfellow Room features an elaborate bed and ornate floor rugs.
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Richard Sparrow Residence

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Description: Interior of the home of Richard Sparrow, built in the late 1630's. The Great Hall features cooking and cleaning utensils near a large fireplace.
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Mears Family

Date: 1906
Description: Five people posing in an automobile parked in front of a large frame house. The house is identified as the birthplace of Elizabeth Farnsworth Mears (1830-1...
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Grandmother Lambert's House

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Description: Exterior view of Grandmother Lambert's house. The front porch is covered with vines.

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