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Bethany Orphans' Home

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A view from across the front lawn of people gathered around the main building of Bethany Orphans' Home, built in 1898. A United States flag is on a pole on the far right. Caption reads: "Main Building, Bethany Orphans' Home, Womelsdorf, PA."

Creator:
Harpel, L. G.

Publication Information

Creator Harpel, L. G.

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)02435

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011FBP
Legacy ID
WHi 74293

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