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Homemade Snow Slide in a Front Yard
March 1, 1959
Larry Schwartz (9) starts his slide in a saucer on the homemade snow slide he and his brother Howard (13) built in their front yard at 4322 Wakefield Street.
Homemade Snow Slide in a Front Yard
March 1, 1959
Larry Schwartz (9) sliding down the homemade snow slide on a saucer in his front yard at 4322 Wakefield Street. He and his brother Howard (13) built the slide.
Homemade Snow Slide in a Front Yard
March 1, 1959
Howard Schwartz (13) helps his brother Larry (9) climb aboard a flying saucer on top of the snow slide they built in their front yard at 4322 Wakefield Street.
Fire at a Gilman Street Mansion
December 2, 1958
Fire scenes at a three-story, converted mansion at 7 East Gilman street. Two men are carrying stacks of clothing near the front entrance. Ladders are leaning against the mansion.
First Snowfall at Sherman Terrace
November 26, 1953
Bobby Carr enjoying a downhill run on his sled.
First Snowfall at Sherman Terrace
November 26, 1953
Trying out their sleds are Judy Stanley and Wendy Wanda.
