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Vintage photos of:
Winter 1962-63 in Aspen, Colorado. Boomerang Lodge, designed by owner Charlie Paterson, a Frank Lloyd Wright-trained architect (and ski instructor). The vehicle on the left is a Cadillac hearse used as a lodge limo! View full size.
1915. "Dr. Walter F. Rittman. Gasoline plant at Pittsburg." Bureau of Mines chemical engineer Walter Rittman developed the "Rittman process" used in petroleum refining. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
Washington circa 1916. "Society Circus. Clowns and horse." More derring-do from these madcap equestrians. Harris & Ewing glass negative. View full size.
Washington, D.C., 1915. "Street scene, Ninth Street N.W." Among the merchants represented here is department-store magnate Julius Lansburgh. View full size.
Washington, 1914. "Post Office Department, parcel post." Don't forget to include your Postal Zone. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
Washington, D.C., circa 1916. "Boy Scouts fire drill." Hey Chief, can I ring the bell? Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
1916. "Brooklyn Daily Eagle." The newspaper's Washington bureau at 608 14th Street N.W. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.