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Biennial American Nursing Association Convention

Date: 06 16 1952
Description: Panoramic group portrait of the biennial convention of the American Nursing Association. The nurses are in an auditorium, sitting in groups by state.
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McCormick-Deering Milk Cooler

Date: 07 08 1936
Description: A man lifts a milk canister into a McCormick-Deering Milk Cooler. Light from two windows illuminates the room, and buckets sit along the wall opposite the...
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Graf Zeppelin

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Description: Slightly elevated view of a crowd surrounding the Graf Zeppelin inside a hangar. (It was named after the German pioneer of airships, Ferdinand von Zeppelin...
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Matty's General Store

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Description: Interior view of Matty's General Store. A number of packaged food products are on display.
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United States Navy Camp Wissahickon

Date: 1918
Description: View of tables set in the mess hall at United States Navy Camp Wissahickon. Two men sit at a table on the left, and windows line the walls.
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United States Navy Camp Wissahickon

Date: 1918
Description: A view of the seamanship instruction hall at the United States Navy Camp Wissahickon. Equipment lies on either side of the room, and men sit against the ri...
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St. Joseph's Church

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Description: View down aisle toward the altar, with the pews decorated with evergreen trees and shrubbery. The ceiling has low relief moldings in a abstract pattern. Th...
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St. Anthony's Church

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Description: View down aisle toward the altar, and the murals surrounding the altar and on the arched ceiling at St. Anthony's church. The sanctuary consists of a main ...
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Ocean Grove Auditorium

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Description: View from balcony of Ocean Grove Auditorium, built in 1894. The vast seating provided space for the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. A platform stands...
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Pennington Seminary

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Description: A view of the headmaster's office at Pennington Seminary. Bookcases and chairs line the walls, and a desk sits in the middle of the room. Framed photograph...
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Switzer Foundation for Girls

Date: 1920
Description: A view of the living room at the Switzer Foundation for Girls. Bookshelves flank the fireplace in the background, and groupings of chairs and tables fill t...
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Switzer Foundation for Girls

Date: 1920
Description: A view of the living room at the Switzer Foundation for Girls, with all chairs upholstered in matching floral fabric. Most of the chairs and sofas circle t...
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Switzer Foundation for Girls

Date: 1920
Description: A view of a bedroom at Switzer Foundation for Girls furnished with two twin beds, two rugs, two chairs, and a bureau. The back wall has a large double wind...
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Dining Room at White Birch Lodge

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Description: Interior of a dining room in White Birch Lodge. The room is filled with birch furniture and the windows are adorned with drapes.
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Boardwalk Restaurant Interior

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Description: Interior of a boardwalk restaurant. The room features cafeteria style decor with many tables and booths.
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Laurel-in-the-Pines Hotel

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Description: Wicker chairs, tables, and potted palms are arranged beneath a skylight in the lobby of Laurel-in-the-Pines Hotel. The hotel opened in 1891.
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White Birch Lodge Rustic Dining Room

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Description: View of the dining room in White Birch Lodge. The view features a stone fireplace and a table and chairs made of birch logs.
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Natatorium Swimming Pool

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Description: View of a natatorium swimming pool, which opened around 1888. Four people stand in the pool while other people stand around the edge. People are watching b...
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Beamed Attic Interior at Dey Mansion

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Description: View of the attic of the Dey Mansion, constructed by Dirck Dey in the 1740s. The attic features a beamed interior.
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Washington's Headquarters

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Description: Interior view of Washington's Headquarters, built by Jacob Ford, Jr. in 1774. The living area stands in the foreground, and the rifle display room can be ...

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