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Workers' Unity House

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A view of the social hall and its stage. A special Unity House curtain is pulled across the front of the stage. Chairs are in rows lining the base of the stage. There are rafters and electric lights suspended from the ceiling.

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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)02341

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011JQ1
Legacy ID
WHi 74610

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