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Eastman Theatre

Date: 1922
Description: Front view of the Eastman Theatre, which opened in 1922, from across the street. The large curving stone building with classical details wraps around the ...
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Rose Garden Gazebo

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Description: A classical-style stone gazebo with a sculpture on a pedestal at the entrance to a rose garden.
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Spencer Trask Monument

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Description: A monument entitled "The Spirit of Life" dedicated to the memory of the financier and philanthropist, Spencer Trask, that features a statue, a stone wall a...
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New York Botanical Gardens

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Description: Fountain of Life in front of Mertz library at the New York Botanical Gardens.
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Bank for Savings Building

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Description: Ionic columns frame the doorways of the Bank for Savings, a stone building constructed in 1906 in the Beaux-Arts style by Lansing C. Holden. Caption reads:...
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Genesee River National Bank

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Description: Two men and a woman pose near a teller window in Genesee River National Bank, established in 1865.
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National City Bank of New York

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Description: Corinthian columns, a high coffered ceiling, a skylight, and a chandelier adorn the lavish interior of the National City Bank of New York. The bank was bui...
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National Union Bank

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Description: Corinthian columns frame the interior of the National Union Bank, established in 1851.
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Administration Building and Reflecting Pool

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Description: Front view of the large, monumental Administration Building with a reflecting pool. Also known as the Simon Burach Building after the famed hydrotherapist,...
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Convent of Our Lady of the Cenacle

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Description: Elevated view of nuns kneeling in front of the sanctuary at Our Lady of the Cenacle, taken from the choir loft. Pews line the aisleway that leads to the sa...
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Columbia University

Date: 1906
Description: Slightly elevated view of St. Paul's Chapel and the surrounding buildings. The structure features a Classical-style porch, columns, pediment, and dome. Arc...
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New York University

Date: 1890
Description: View toward the library's facade, taken from a path leading to the stone and brick building. Two paths intersect the main path and trees and shrubbery line...
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Columbia University

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Description: An aerial view of the campus and stadium. The stadium is in the foreground and steps lead up to several Pantheon-like buildings, including St. Paul's Chape...
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Museum Building at the New York Botanical Garden

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Description: Interior of the museum building of the New York Botanical Garden. Completed in 1901, the entrance hall features columns and a staircase that leading up to...
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Columbia University

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Description: The Alma Mater statue in front of the main library. Both the building and statue have features of the Classical style, including a laurel wreath and decora...
Historical Object

The Johnstown Flood

Date: 1901
Description: Souvenir playing card out of a full deck from the Pan-American Exposition. The Two of Clubs displays a drawing of "The Johnstown Flood," a castle like buil...
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The Airship

Date: 1901
Description: Souvenir playing card out of a full deck from the Pan-American Exposition. The Seven of Spades displays a drawing of "The Airship." A round building with a...
Historical Object

74th Regiment Armory

Date: 1901
Description: Souvenir playing card out of a full deck from the Pan-American Exposition. The Three of Clubs displays a drawing of the "74th Regiment Armory," a large cas...
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The Propylaea

Date: 1901
Description: Souvenir playing card out of a full deck from the Pan-American Exposition. The Jack of Clubs displays a drawing of "The Propylaea," a large cathedral like ...
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Service building

Date: 1901
Description: Souvenir playing card out of a full deck from the Pan-American Exposition. The Queen of Hearts displays a drawing of the "Service Building," a large castle...

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