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International Model C-60 Oil Truck

Date: 02 21 1935
Description: Driver delivering oil to Seiberling Tires with an International Model C-60 oil truck. The truck was owned by the Home Oil Co. of Passaic, New Jersey, and h...
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Residence of the W.E. Emery Family

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Description: The extensive Victorian residence and garden of the W.E. Emery family.
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Lighthouse

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Description: View toward the Cape May lighthouse and a few nearby buildings. Several people are standing on a platform near the top of the lighthouse. At the base of th...
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Building in Woods

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Description: Exterior view of a small building isolated in the woods. In the foreground is a gateway of arches to a patio and oratory overgrown with ivy.
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Developed Isthmus

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Description: Aerial view of a developed strip of land on Barnegat Bay showing the Atlantic ocean, houses, lakes, railroad tracks, a marina and a jetty in the distance.
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Wall Street in a Country Town

Date: 1895
Description: Street level view of a dirt road through a country town with pedestrians looking on, a horse-drawn carriage approaching and the facades of a few brick and ...
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Dunkard Church

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Description: View toward the front and left side of the church, with two doors on its facade and partially shuttered windows on its sides. In the background on the righ...
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Church of the Inner Truth

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Description: View across road toward the church, which consists of two small buildings. The windows have awnings, and the yard is fenced. To the left is another buildin...
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Ponds Reformed Church

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Description: View from road toward the church. The windows have arched frames, and a set of double doors is on the front. Two houses are further down the street on the ...
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St. Peter and St. Paul Church

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Description: View down street toward the church, which is on the left corner with a fence surrounding the property. The structure is brick with stone detailing and has ...
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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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The Elephant Hotel

Date: 1882
Description: A view of the left side of the Elephant Hotel, constructed in the shape of an elephant with small windows punctuating the side and a covered open-air obser...
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The Sun-Set

Date: 1915
Description: View across sandy beach with grasses toward a group of people standing near the staircase to what appears to be a large boarding house or hotel. The first ...
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First Avenue

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Description: View looking down First Avenue, with shops on the left and small houses on the right. Automobiles are parked along both sides of the street. The signs pain...
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The Boardwalk

Date: 1915
Description: View along boardwalk, with people sitting, and other people walking. Buildings are along the left, and on the right is a lifeguard tower that looks down o...
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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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The Goble Inn

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Description: Exterior of the Goble Inn. The land, purchased in 1892, features a driveway and trees surrounding the inn. An automobile is parked near stairs that lead to...
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Boathouses

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Description: View across water towards two boathouses. The one in the center is small with one door, and the other boathouse on the righthas five doors. To the left of ...
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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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Dumping Coal into Chute

Date: 12 11 1927
Description: View down street towards a man using a truck to dump coal into a chute. The sign on the truck reads: "Holste-Platt Co."

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