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Men Moving Bust of "Mr. Musselman"

Date: 1963
Description: Five men preparing to lift a bust of "Mr. Musselman" with an International TD-6 crawler tractor and Drott high-lift bucket loader. The "Mr. Musselman" bust...
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Horse-Drawn Mower on Park or Estate Grounds

Date: 1899
Description: A male grounds keeper is driving a horse-drawn mower down a path on a park or estate grounds. Another man is leaning against a slender tree. Both men are w...
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Two Horse-Drawn Mowers on Path in Fairmount (?) Park

Date: 1899
Description: Two men are guiding horse-drawn mowers down a path in a park. There is a stand of tall trees along the left side of the path, and some low scalloped fencin...
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Plowing after Pittsburgh Snowstorm

Date: 1945
Description: International (or Farmall?) tractor with Trojan Vee-plow removing snow in Pittsburgh. Original caption reads: "In a recent big snow storm which snarled Pit...
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Black Oak Park

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Description: A view of Black Oak Park featuring two boys posing for the picture on a paved path through the tree dotted park. Other park-goers relax in the background o...
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Circle Swing at Waldemeer Park

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Description: View of the circle swing at Waldemeer Park. The ride is surrounded by a fence, trees, and several power lines.
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Entrance to Fairmount Park

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Description: View down 52nd Street, a road leading into Fairmount Park. An automobile and a pedestrian pass by rows of trees.
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Fountain in Park

Date: 1912
Description: Adults and children sit on park benches surrounding a fountain.
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Monument of Thorfinn Karlsefni

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Description: Older woman standing outdoors next to a sculpture of Thorfinn Karlsefni, an Icelandic-born Scandinavian explorer of North America. Behind her is the Schuyl...
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Man Using Horse-Drawn Mower in Philadelphia

Date: 1900
Description: Left side view of a man using a horse-drawn mower on a lawn. The horse is wearing a fly-net. There are buildings, and what may be the capitol of Philadelph...
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Two Grounds Keepers Mowing Lawn

Date: 1900
Description: Two grounds keepers mowing lawn in Fairmount Park.
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Moving Van

Date: 04 29 1927
Description: View across street towards a moving van parked along a curb. In the background is a park and houses. The sign painted on the side of the van reads: "Wissma...

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