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First House

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First House was built in 1741 and was the city's main place of worship.

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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)01067

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011EO9
Legacy ID
WHi 71235

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