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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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The White Menace: 1939
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 02/06/2010 - 6:55pm.
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January 14, 1939. "National Capital digs out after storm. Nearly five inches of snow blanketed Washington yesterday, followed by sleet. Icy steps made the going to and from the Capitol difficult until workmen arrived this morning and scraped away the menace." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
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