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New York Harbor

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view, probably early 20th century New York Harbor.
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NY College of Pharmacy, Class Portrait

Date: 1890
Description: Outdoor group portrait of the Class of 1890, NY College of Pharmacy.
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Wisconsin Rotunda at World's Fair

Date: 1964
Description: Construction begins of the Wisconsin Rotunda at the New York World's Fair. Principals of the project are standing in a group, and include Michael Pender, W...
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John Jermain Library

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Description: Interior view of the John Jermain Library reading room in Sag Harbor, New York. Text on photograph reads: "Interior Of John Jermain Library, Sag Harbor, N....
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Milibrook Fox Hunt

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Description: View of men on horseback and dogs preparing for a fox hunt.
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Sagamore Hotel

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Description: Patrons are shown relaxing on the veranda of the Sagamore Hotel in Lake George, New York. The Sagamore opened in 1883 with luxurious and spacious accommoda...
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Immigrants with Christmas Tree

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Description: A group of immigrants pose in front of a tall Christmas tree at Ellis Island.
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MEC&MC Type "AO" Crane in Sugar Refining Operation

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Description: Milwaukee Electric Crane & Manufacturing Company type "AO" crane equipped with three trolleys in the American Sugar Refining Co.
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MEC&MC Type "AO" Crane in Sugar Refining Operation

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Description: Milwaukee Electric Crane & Manufacturing Company type "AO" crane equipped with three trolleys in the American Sugar Refining Co. Two men are in the cab. Th...
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MEC&MC Gantry Crane Constructing the L.I.R.R.

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Description: Milwaukee Electric Crane & Manufacturing Company gantry crane involved with the construction of the Long Island Railroad. There is a sign on the crane that...
Poster

Travel By Train Travel Poster: Fifth Avenue, New York

Date: 1932
Description: An original lithograph promoting Fifth Avenue in New York as "The World's Greatest Shopping Street," and to get there by way of the train. The poster depic...
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The Shore Road, Lloyd's Neck

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Description: A dirt road along the shore, featuring a log guardrail and a boathouse in the distance. Caption reads: "The Shore Road, Lloyd's Neck, Huntington, N.Y."
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Main Street in Winter

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Description: A view of Main Street after a snow storm. A horse-drawn vehicle can be seen making its way down the street and tall buildings line the snow-filled street. ...
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Mountain Lookout Tower

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Description: View of a winding path with metal handrails leading up the side of a mountain to a fire lookout tower.
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Shelter on Rock Overhang

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Description: A small shelter built on overhanging rock in the mountains.
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Whiteface Mountain Highway Toll Station

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Description: View of the Whiteface Mountain Highway Toll Station, and three cars parked nearby.
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Covered Bridge

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Description: View over water of a covered bridge with latticework windows.
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Colonial Trade Room

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Description: An interior view of a colonial trade room of an old fort in New York.
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Cemetery

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Description: Elevated view of a Gothic revival style Trinity church Wall Street and adjacent cemetery. Modern skyscrapers are in the background.
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Homestead Bank

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Description: Homestead Bank, a two-story stone and wood building, from across the street.

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