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Interior of a Clubhouse
circa 1910-1919
Interior of a clubhouse with a table, chairs, wall decoration, and a phonograph. Possibly the Can-Crushing Club.
Carnival Banners
circa 1910-1919
A group of adults and children are gathered in front of carnival banners. Probably depicting "Gay Paree" at the State Fair.
"A Primitive Instinct"
circa 1910-1919
Two boys attempting to climb a wall on the facade of a building near a window.
Headquarters of the 'Billiken Club'
circa 1910-1919
The exterior of a one-story building, the headquarters of the 'Billiken Club.'
Street Game
circa 1910-1919
Several boys play a street game in a residential area, two blocks away from the deserted playground.
Street Carnival
circa 1910-1919
Children gathered in front steps and on a platform with large painted banners at a street carnival, possibly the State Fair. There is also a stand with an umbrella that is probably for selling tick...
