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Thordarson Library with Chandelier
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Interior view of the Thordarson library with bookcases and a spectacular chandelier with buffalo horns. The building is of stone, with arched windows.
circa 1920-1945
Thordarson, Chester Hjörtur , 1867-1945
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Thordarson Library with Fireplace
circa 1880-1945
Interior view of the Thordarson library featuring a massive fireplace with two men posing on either side of it. The building is of stone, with arched windows.
Thordarson Boathouse Interior
circa 1880-1945
View from balcony of the interior of the Chester Thordarson boathouse with several tables, upon which are numerous books.
Thordarson Estate
circa 1880-1945
Hand-colored view of the Thordarson estate including the boathouse and a stone-paved path with benches.
Thordarson Garden Fish Pond
circa 1880-1945
Chester Thordarson stands in his garden with a friend near the fish pond, which has a fountain.
Thordarson's Workshop
circa 1880-1945
Interior view of Chester Thordarson's workshop.
Chester Thordarson
circa 1920-1945
Candid portrait of Chester Thordarson wearing a light-colored suit, holding a hat. He appears to be on a boat, with windows and a steering wheel behind him.
