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Octagon House

Date: 1950
Description: View of the spiral staircase inside Richards' Octagon House.
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Keyes Residence

Date: 1897
Description: Interior of the Keyes residence, home of Elisha W. Keyes, political leader. According to Keyes' daughter, Mrs. John C. Gaveney, the framed pictures, etc.,...
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Doty House

Date: 1950
Description: A view of the split lath boards, which are hung between wall beams to apply plaster to create the interior wall, inside of the Doty house.
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Doty House

Date: 1950
Description: A detailed view of the split lath boards, thin boards nailed to the walls of a house so that plaster may be applied to create the interior wall, in the Dot...
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Pierce House Interior

Date: 1888
Description: An interior view of the so-called Pierce house, at 424 North Pinckney Street, on the corner of Gilman Street.
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Howland House Kitchen Fireplace

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Description: View of kitchen fireplace in Howland House. The Howland House was built in 1667 and still stands. It is also known as the Jabez Howland House and is the on...
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Antiquarian House Nursery

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Description: View of antiquarian house nursery. Room features a small fireplace, children's toys, dolls, clothing, furniture, a tea set, a high chair and a small wooden...
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Harlow House Interior

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Description: View of interior of Harlow House. Built in 1677, the building was originally the residence of William Harlow and it still stands and remains open for tours...
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Antiquarian House Kitchen

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Description: View of antiquarian house kitchen. Kitchen interior features a rocking chair, rug, large brick fireplace with cooking tools, pots and a bed warmer. There i...
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Major John Bradford House Interior

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Description: Interior view of the Major John Bradford house. Major John Bradford was the grandson of pilgrim governor William Bradford. Built in 1714, the home still st...
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Major John Bradford House Interior

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Description: An interior view of Major John Bradford house that was built in 1714 and is still standing. Major John Bradford was the grandson of pilgrim governor Willia...
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Jethro Coffin Home Kitchen

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Description: View of kitchen in the Jethro Coffin home. Jethro Coffin was a blacksmith and the grandson of one of the island's first white settlers, Tristam Coffin. Bui...
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Jethro Coffin Home Fireplace

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Description: View of Jethro Coffin home fireplace in kitchen. Jethro Coffin was a blacksmith and the grandson of one of the island's first white settlers, Tristam Coffi...
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Jethro Coffin Home Keeping Room

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Description: View of the keeping room in the Jethro Coffin home. Jethro Coffin was a blacksmith and the grandson of one of the island's first white settlers, Tristam Co...
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Jethro Coffin Home Kitchen

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Description: View of the kitchen and pantry in the Jethro Coffin home. Jethro Coffin was a blacksmith and the grandson of one of the island's first white settlers, Tris...
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Denison Homestead Parlor

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Description: View of the parlor in the Denison homestead. Built in 1717, the home is a museum today. The room features a brick fireplace and mantle, a plush chair, two ...
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Denison Homestead Parlor

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Description: View of the parlor in the Denison homestead. Built in 1717, the home is a museum today. The room features a brick fireplace with mantle, a plush chair, two...
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Denison Homestead Bedroom

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Description: View of a bedroom in the Denison homestead. The room features an antique highboy dresser, trunk, rugs, fireplace with mantle, wooden bench and chair, and ...
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Denison Homestead Parlor

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Description: View of formal parlor in Deniston homestead. Built in 1717, the home is a museum today. The room features two formal portraits, a rocking chair, dresser, m...
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Judson House Slave Kitchen

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Description: View of the slave kitchen in the Judson House. Built circa 1750 by Captain David Judson, the kitchen features a large brick hearth and fireplace with tools...

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