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Bell House

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View of Bell House, the first female seminary, erected in 1745. A brick path leads to the entrance. On the roof is a bell tower and weather vane.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)02825

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011FDZ
Legacy ID
WHi 75738

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