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Hall Set for Soldiers Return

Date: 1898
Description: American flags drape the walls of a large empty hall prepared with one thousand place settings for soldiers returning from the Spanish-American War.
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World War I Mess Hall

Date: 04 1918
Description: Company D Mess Hall at Camp Curtis.
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Howe / Baxter House

Date: 08 04 1949
Description: Dining room of Howe/Baxter House, owned by Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Cartwright of Lancaster. One wing was built during Civil War days for the Howe family. The res...
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Lucius Fairchild Residence

Date: 1888
Description: An interior view of the Lucius Fairchild House, showing the sitting room and a partial view of the dining room. The house was constructed in 1850 at 302 So...
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Dining Room in Recy

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: Soldiers gathering in the open air dining room for a meal. Captioned: "Our 'Salle a manger' at Recy."
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United States Navy Camp Wissahickon

Date: 1918
Description: View of tables set in the mess hall at United States Navy Camp Wissahickon. Two men sit at a table on the left, and windows line the walls.
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Banquet Hall, 28th National Encampment of the G.A.R.

Date: 1894
Description: Stereograph view of the banquet hall for the 28th National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. A man stands on the far right.
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Milton House Dining Room

Date: 1950
Description: The dining room of the Milton House, which was a part of the Underground Railroad prior to the abolition of slavery. The house was built in 1845 by Joseph ...
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Cafeteria at McCormick Reaper Works

Date: 1902
Description: Long tables and chairs in a dining hall, probably at the McCormick Works. The tables are covered in table cloths and several cooks stand in the background....
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Morris Family Portrait

Date: 1912
Description: Informal portrait of the W.A.P. Morris family, with the patriarch seated at the head of the table at the left, and his children and grandchildren. Portrai...

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