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The Insane Asylum

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View across lawn toward the stone and brick Italianate-style asylum. The front entrance has a vine-covered porch in front, with bushes and shrubs flanking each side.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)03793

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011JYR
Legacy ID
WHi 77714

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