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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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J.A. Logan Home

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Description: View of the home of General John A. Logan, U.S. Senator and Republican vice-presidential nominee of 1884. TCaption reads: "John A. Logan's Old Home. Carbon...
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Log Cabin

Date: 1930
Description: View of a log cabin with large glass windows overlooking a lake.
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Ivy Covered Home

Date: 1920
Description: View of an automobile parked in front of a large ivy covered home.
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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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Colonial Living Room

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Description: View of a living room in a colonial style home. Room features a fireplace, mantle with clock, cooking implements, candlesticks, a spinning wheel, tables an...
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Elks Club

Date: 1915
Description: A view of a piano, chairs, a table, and a fireplace in the ladies parlor of the Elks Club, founded in 1868. An open window shows a street scene and a home....
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Girls' Friendly Society Holiday House

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Description: A group of girls and women sit on the porch of the Holiday House of the Girls' Friendly Society while others sit inside an automobile at right to pose for ...
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Narrow Town Street

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Description: View down a narrow town street with closely spaced homes.
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Residential District

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Description: View of a row of homes in the residential district. The brick house in the foreground features a large wraparound porch and a fence around the front yard.
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Saving Energy with Insulation

Date: 1979
Description: During an energy tour of his district Congressman Obey visited various sites to observe projects to increase energy efficiency. Here a workman is preparing...
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View of Marshall Street

Date: 1891
Description: View down tree-lined sidewalk along Marshall Street facing west. The northwest corner of S. 6th and Marshall Streets is circled by a fence, which continue...

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