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Brown and Gray: 1906
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 3:45pm.
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Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1906. "Front campus, Brown University." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
Double Hung
Submitted by Angus J on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 6:02pm.
In the days before air conditioning double hung windows that opened from the top and bottom provided a means of air circulation. In rooms with gas lighting it provided a way to vent noxious fumes. I would guess that by 1906 Brown University had electric lights, but I see two exterior post top light standards in the classic gas light style.
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