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Newhall House

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Description: Elevated view of Newhall House. A number of horse-drawn vehicles are parked along the curb.
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The Old Absinthe House

Date: 09 15 1928
Description: Street scene featuring the Old Absinthe House, a famous New Orleans establishment in the city's French Quarter. The building was built in 1806 by Pedro Fro...
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Madison General Hospital Entrance

Date: 09 25 1946
Description: Madison General Hospital main entrance, 925 Mound Street.
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Park House Hotel

Date: 1890
Description: View of the Park House Hotel (called the Commercial House before 1888), which burned down in 1892. Two people are sitting in a horse-drawn vehicle on the l...
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View of the French Quarter

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Description: Royal Street view toward an intersection of the French Quarter. Store signs displayed read: "The Model Store"; "Hats"; and "Peretti".
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Lindon House

Date: 1870
Description: Slightly elevated view of the Lindon House. Two women are standing on the second floor front balcony.
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Alba House

Date: 1860
Description: View across intersection towards the Alba House, with individuals standing outside its entrance and on the balcony.
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Hotel Martinque

Date: 1920
Description: A view of the Hotel Martinque. Cars are parked on the street near the hotel, which is a three-story brick building with balconies.
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Jefferson House in Jefferson, Wisconsin

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Description: The Jefferson House stands on the corner of a commercial block and features a first floor porch, second floor balcony, and an American flag flying from the...
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Dixon Hotel

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Description: Exterior of Dixon Hotel featuring an overhang supported by groups of Ionic columns. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk around the hotel, and a child stand...
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Business Section

Date: 1921
Description: Elevated view of the central business district. The Avoca Cooperative Company is on the street corner on the left. Three men congregate near a car parked a...
Postcard

Main Entrance of the Wisconsin State Historical Library

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Description: Photographic postcard of view down the front sidewalk of the main entrance of the State Historical Library, now the headquarters building of the Wisconsin ...
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Modern Rooms — E.F. Lueth

Date: 1925
Description: View across road of a two-story home located on a corner lot at 330 5th Avenue. There are signs on the lawn advertising rooms for tourists. A man is standi...
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Broad Street in Business District

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Description: Slightly elevated view down Broad Street in a business district. Pedestrians stand on the sidewalk near a cafe, drug store, and parked automobiles. There i...
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Nicholas and Royal Streets

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Description: View down Nicholas and Royal Streets. Men stand on the sidewalk near a cafe and lunch room.
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Luva Street Scene

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Description: View down Luva Street in San Juan Puerto Rico. Oxen carry a large cart down a narrow street, while people move along the sidewalks.
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Beach Boulevard

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Description: Elevated view down Beach Boulevard, a boardwalk-like street with gift shops and carnival events facing the beach and harbor. Crowds of people are on the si...
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Ohio Street Scene

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Description: View looking north down Ohio Street. Pedestrians walk by storefronts as a man rides on horseback. Caption reads: "Ohio Street, Looking North, Sedalia, MO."
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Street Scene

Date: 1910
Description: View down front walk and lawn toward a street where automobiles are parked along the curb.
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Broadway at Eighth Street

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Description: Slightly elevated view down center of Broadway at Eighth Street. Pedestrians cross the street in front of automobiles and cable cars, while stores, theater...

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