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Swartzell R.R.: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 8:21am.
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December 11, 1925. Washington, D.C. "Margaret Swartzell -- Swartzell railroad system." Not just a model train, it's a "system" -- who can tell us more? National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Charleston: 1902
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 1:57am.
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Charleston, South Carolina, circa 1902. "Residence on Hasell Street." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
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Center Street: 1904
Submitted by Dave on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 9:06pm.
Circa 1904. "Center Street, Rutland, Vermont." Our second look at this charming town. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Co. View full size.
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Dr. Downing: 1901
Submitted by Dave on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 2:36am.
Lexington, Massachusetts, circa 1901. "Harrington House." The residence of one Dr. Bertha C. Downing. Detroit Publishing Co. glass negative. View full size.
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The Unknown Scrummers: 1920
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 6:30pm.
Washington, D.C., or vicinity circa 1920. The caption just says "football." Who can identify the venue? Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Catching Some Rays: 1904
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 7:23am.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1904. "On the beach." Someone pass the Coppertone, please. 8x10 dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Co. View full size.
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Wabash Avenue L: 1900
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 1:34am.
September 1, 1900. "Wabash Avenue north from Adams Street, Chicago." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
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