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Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
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Ceremony for laying the cornerstone of the Beth Israel temple. Included in the crowd watching the ceremony are (left to right): A.J. Rosenburg, chairman of the board of directors, Emanuel Simon, Mrs. Meril Stein, A.J. Sweet, vice president, and Gus Widen of Vogel Brothers Construction.
October 30, 1949
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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