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The Espy House

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The Espy House served as President Washington's Headquarters during the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)01066

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011ENR
Legacy ID
WHi 71232

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