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Hartford, Connecticut, circa 1907. "Wadsworth Atheneum." Plus a fixture of early 1900s streetscapes -- a Department of Sanitation pushcart in the days when vehicular emissions were removed with shovel and broom. View full size.
Right inside that door (as I recall) is the most fabulous display of medieval armour, along with a painting of some saint's head on a serving plate. The place haunts me to this day (in a good way now).
Back in the 50's we spent many days wandering around the Atheneum, even in some places we probably were not allowed to be in. It was very educational.
Almost looks like the inspiration for the Corps of Engineer insignia. Glad it's still with us.
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