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Fairmount Water Works

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Exterior of Fairmount Water Works with numerous columned buildings overlooking a river with boats moored to a small dock. Another boat is on the river in motion.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)02278

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011LZZ
Legacy ID
WHi 77754

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