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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."
Harpel, L. G.
Publication Information
| Creator | Harpel, L. G. |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950 |
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| Call Number | (A6)02435 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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