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Visit Our Gift Shop: 1937
Submitted by Dave on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 2:24pm.
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Florida circa 1937. "Old Spanish Inn, 43 George Street, St. Augustine. Dr. Chatelain's photographs. P.A. Wolfe, photographer." Fireplace in the "Grass Novelty Shop" of the Old Spanish Inn, also known as the De Mesa-Sanchez House. Acetate negative, Frances Benjamin Johnston collection. View full size.
Stringing the punters along
Submitted by Mudhooks on Tue, 06/22/2010 - 5:16pm.
The only thing they seem to have on offer is some used string.
A Sign of Maturity
Submitted by jennahw on Tue, 06/22/2010 - 11:57am.
What? No, I did NOT snicker at the sign on the right. Frankly, I am appalled at your sense of humor.
We have decided
Submitted by jimmylee42 on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 7:09pm.
To take a room, now that my wife has seen your quaint boutique.
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