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S.R. Dresser Residence

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Description: Front view of the S.R. Dresser mansion and yard. Solomon Robert Dresser (1842-1911) was the founder of Dresser, Inc., a natural gas and oil company.
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Town Post Office

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Description: View of Post Office from the street with two men standing in front. Caption reads: "Wayne Post Office, Wayne, PA."
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Rising Sun Hotel

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Description: View of the Rising Sun Hotel from across the street. Horse-drawn carriages are parked in front of the hotel while guests relax on the porch. Caption reads:...
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View Down Chestnut Street

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Description: Looking West on Chestnut Street with the Buffalo Valley Inn in the foreground.
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Public Square

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Description: The North East corner of public square. Features connected buildings which house a book store and a hardware store. Caption reads: "North-East Corner Publi...
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Home of War Governor, Andrew G. Curtin

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Description: Home of the War Governor, Andrew G. Curtin. View down a street lined with large homes with carriages in front. Caption reads: "Home of War Governor, Andrew...
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View of East Main Street

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Description: Looking West on East Main Street. Horse-drawn carriages are parked on both sides of street while two cable cars pass each other in the background.
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First House

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Description: First House was built in 1741 and was the city's main place of worship.
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Waiting For The Mail

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Description: A group of men, women and children await their mail at the local post office.
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Valley Forge

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Description: Washington's Headquarters was the hub of military activity during the six months the troops spent in Valley Forge.
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Wheatland

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Description: Wheatland estate, the 22-acre residence of James Buchanan, was built in 1828 by William Jenkins.
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Group of School Children on Sidewalk

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Description: A view across road toward a group of school children lined up on a sidewalk. Caption reads: "The Coming Citizens of Youngsville, PA."
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A Log House on Walnut Street

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Description: Angled view from street toward a log house on Walnut Street. Caption reads: "Log House, Built [More] Than A Century Ag[o], Walnut Street. Kutztown, PA."
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Dr. Torrey's Residence

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Description: Dr. Torrey (1856-1928), an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer, helped to establish the Montrose Bible Conference in 1908. He was later burie...
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The Sisters House, Erected 1742

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Description: View across street toward the Sisters House, built 1742. Trees line the street in front of the home. Part of the side yard is on the right, and other buil...
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The Moravian Sisters House, Erected 1742

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Description: View across street toward the Moravian Sisters House. Vines cover the left side of the house, while trees lining the street slightly obscure the facade.
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The Widows House

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Description: View across street toward the Widows House, built 1768. The trees lining the street slightly obscure the roof and right side of the house. The bottom windo...
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Bethania or Brother House

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Description: View toward the Bethania or Brother House. Tall grass is in the yard and a fence is on the right.
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`Three Houses: Alomry, Saal, and Saron

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Description: View of three houses on a hill. Left to right: Alomry, built 1730; Saal, built 1738; and Saron, built 1740.
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St. Michael's Industrial School

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Description: A view of St. Michael's Industrial School, with students lined up in formation along the road that leads to the school. Two boys with drums lead the proces...

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