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The Tombs: 1907
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 10:35am.
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"Tombs Prison N.Y." And Manhattan Criminal Courts Building in November 1907. 8x10 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection. View full size.
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Statuary Hall: 1908
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 6:21am.
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"Statuary Hall, U.S. Capitol." Circa 1908 time exposure with a tour group of ghosts. View full size. 8x10 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection.
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Crowell's Garage: 1921
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 10:56pm.
"Crowell's Garage, New York and Florida Aves." Detailed view of a Washington, D.C., service station circa 1921. View full size. National Photo glass negative.
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Haunted House: 1908
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 9:51pm.
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House Chamber of the Capitol circa 1908, with a quorum of ghosts in this time exposure. View full size. 8x10 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection.
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Where's the Fire: 1926
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 6:32pm.
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"Semmes Motor Co." Washington, D.C., Fire Department car (a Dodge) circa 1926. View full size. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
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Washington Merry-Go-Round: 1921
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 11:05am.
Washington, D.C., circa 1921. Thomas Circle and Luther Place Memorial Church. View full size. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
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In the Shop: 1926
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 7:10am.
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"Semmes Motor Co. garage, Washington." The LOC says 1916 or 1917 but the nearest car has a 1926 license plate. View full size. National Photo Company.
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