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Buildings & Interiors

[Arcadia Theatre, Market St. near 6th St., Wilmington, Delaware] / AFD 1934.[Arcadia Theatre, Market St. near 6th St., Wilmington, Delaware] / AFD 1934. (And Engineering (ADE)Sledding, Rochester, out of door school, coasting on the tobogganSledding, Rochester, out of door school, coasting on the toboggan ([between ca. 1908 an)La dame aux camelias--Sarah Bernhardt Theatre de la Renaissance/ Mucha.La dame aux camelias--Sarah Bernhardt Theatre de la Renaissance/ Mucha. (Paris : Imp. F. Cham)Negro house, Tupelo, Mississippi, 1936Negro house, Tupelo, Mississippi, 1936 (1936)Vintage Building Photo - House and chapel (Desert Dwelling) for AlbertVintage Building Photo - House and chapel (Desert Dwelling) for Albert[Fraternity house for Phi Gamma Delta, 16 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin. Exterior side][Fraternity house for Phi Gamma Delta, 16 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin. Exterior sid ([1925])Antique Architecture - House (La Miniatura) for Mrs - Vintage Wall Art GiftAntique Architecture - House (La Miniatura) for Mrs - Vintage Wall Art GiftBuilding pontoon bridges at Fredericksburg Dec. 11th.Building pontoon bridges at Fredericksburg Dec. 11th. ([1862] December 11.)[Automobile service station for Sinclair Oil Refining Co. Plan and elevation][Automobile service station for Sinclair Oil Refining Co. Plan and elevation] (and Engineering (ADE)Polly and her pals. [Pa leaves the house on a windy day] / Cliff Sterrett.Polly and her pals. [Pa leaves the house on a windy day] / Cliff Sterrett. (1937 March 14.)Building Miraflores lock / J. Pennell.Building Miraflores lock / J. Pennell. (1912)First Church, Salem MassachusettsFirst Church, Salem Massachusetts (c1902.)Destruction of the R.R. bridge, over the Monocacy River near Frederick, Md.Destruction of the R.R. bridge, over the Monocacy River near Frederick, Md. ([1864 July 9])[Family of slaves at the Gaines' house][Family of slaves at the Gaines' house] ([1861 or 1862])Son of temperance / E. Forbes del. ; lith. of John H. Hall, Alb.Son of temperance / E. Forbes del. ; lith. of John H. Hall, Alb. (c1846.)[Signal officers watching the camps of Gen. Lee's army on the south side of the Rapidan River, from the signal station on Poney Mountain] / E.F.[Signal officers watching the camps of Gen. Lee's army on the south side of the Rapidan Ri ([1863 or 1864])Vote Communist : Gus Hall for President, Jarvis Tyner for Vice-PresidentVote Communist : Gus Hall for President, Jarvis Tyner for Vice-President ([1975 or 1976])Ambulance drill at Headquarters Army of Potomac, near Brandy Station, Va., March, 1864Ambulance drill at Headquarters Army of Potomac, near Brandy Station, Va., March, 1864 ([1864, printed later)Brandy StationBrandy Station ([1863 ca. June 9])Arches of Muncipal Building / Antoinette B. Hervey.Arches of Muncipal Building / Antoinette B. Hervey. ([not after 1920])Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, and Quadrans Muralis / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, and Quadrans Muralis / Sidy. Hall, sculpt. ([1825])[House for Mr. and Mrs. Mel Blumberg, Clinton, Iowa. View from southeast][House for Mr. and Mrs. Mel Blumberg, Clinton, Iowa. View from southeast] ([1955])St. Paul's Church 1712: Rock Creek Cemetery, close to the Henry Adams MonumentSt. Paul's Church 1712: Rock Creek Cemetery, close to the Henry Adams MonumentThe Red houseThe Red houseDance hallDance hall

Everyday Life

Washington Street, Sonora, Tuolumne County, CaliforniaWashington Street, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California ([published 1866])[V.I. Lenin standing in group and gesturing angrily alongside of I.V. Stalin][V.I. Lenin standing in group and gesturing angrily alongside of I.V. Stalin] ([no date recorded on)Lying in state in his homeLying in state in his home (1899)Socrates standing before seated group of men; figure of Justice stands behind himSocrates standing before seated group of men; figure of Justice stands behind him (1750)[Socrates] standing before seated group in temple portico; large crowd behind him[Socrates] standing before seated group in temple portico; large crowd behind him (1750)Historic Street Photo - Belle Case La Follette in votes for women autoHistoric Street Photo - Belle Case La Follette in votes for women auto[Illustrations of 2 women on board the brig MARINE, after the sinking of the CENTRAL AMERICA: 1. Mrs. H-t, unintentionally on her part, turned into a pretty Mexican, wearing serape; 2. Mrs. M-n as she appeared when disguised as a boy, that she might help to bail out the ship][Illustrations of 2 women on board the brig MARINE, after the sinking of the CENTRAL AMERI (1857)Scene in Washington. In which the Presidental candidate of all the decency or respectable Webb Whig" Party . . ."Scene in Washington. In which the Presidental candidate of all the decency or respectable (1838)The wise men of Gotham and their gooseThe wise men of Gotham and their goose ([London] : Pubd. by )Vintage Americana Print - The Four seasons of life - Historic Wall Art GiftVintage Americana Print - The Four seasons of life - Historic Wall Art GiftAntique Photo Print - The Four seasons of life - Framed Wall Art Gift IdeaAntique Photo Print - The Four seasons of life - Framed Wall Art Gift IdeaBirthplace and home of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Cambridge, Mass.Birthplace and home of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Cambridge, Mass. (New York: Benj. F. B)The progress of intemperance: plate IV. the ruined familyThe progress of intemperance: plate IV. the ruined family (New York : Published)A new drop scene for D. L. T. / Thaumaso Scrutiny, Esqr., delt. & sculp. ; [De Wilde].A new drop scene for D. L. T. / Thaumaso Scrutiny, Esqr., delt. & sculp. ; [De Wilde]. ([England] : Publishe)The happy family: ruffed grouse and youngThe happy family: ruffed grouse and young (New York : Published)Pioneer home of Abraham LincolnPioneer home of Abraham Lincoln (c1890 Dec. 30.)[Two women wearing tapadas, Peru][Two women wearing tapadas, Peru] ([between 1830 and 18)Scene in Uncle Sam's Senate. 17th April 1850Scene in Uncle Sam's Senate. 17th April 1850 (1850)Start for homeStart for home (1895 Feb. 1.)The home of EvangelineThe home of Evangeline (c1887 Oct. 27.)Lincoln family in 1861Lincoln family in 1861 (c1873.)Grand fantastical parade, New-York, Dec 2d. 1833Grand fantastical parade, New-York, Dec 2d. 1833 ([N.Y. : s.n.], 1833.)Chinese kitchen god [Zao Jun (Tsao Chun)]Chinese kitchen god [Zao Jun (Tsao Chun)]American winter lifeAmerican winter life ([no date recorded on)American winter sceneAmerican winter scene (Phila. : Published b)[William McKinley and family][William McKinley and family] ([no date recorded on)Pleasures of the country: sweet homePleasures of the country: sweet home (New York : Published)[Arithmetic class, 6th Division][Arithmetic class, 6th Division] ([1899?])An increase of familyAn increase of family (New York : Published)Vintage Americana Print - Mrs. William Billy Mitchell ElizabethVintage Americana Print - Mrs. William Billy Mitchell ElizabethSix mile canyon from C Street, Virginia CitySix mile canyon from C Street, Virginia City ([published 1866])Baxter Street Alley in Mulberry BendBaxter Street Alley in Mulberry Bend ([ca. 1888 or 1889])[Wehrmacht parade in front of the Technischen Hochschule ][Wehrmacht parade in front of the Technischen Hochschule ] ([1939 April 20])[Sewing class, 3rd Division][Sewing class, 3rd Division] ([1899?])The family photograph treeThe family photograph tree (New York : Published)[Gravestone of the Horatio Alger Family in Glenwood Cemetery, South Natick, Massachusetts][Gravestone of the Horatio Alger Family in Glenwood Cemetery, South Natick, Massachusetts]Suffrage parade, Wash. D.C.Suffrage parade, Wash. D.C. (1913 March.)Drytown, Amador County--the Main StreetDrytown, Amador County--the Main Street ([published 1866])Sacramento - J Street from Sixth Street, laying the Nicolson PavementSacramento - J Street from Sixth Street, laying the Nicolson Pavement ([published 1866])Grass Valley, Nevada County--Main StreetGrass Valley, Nevada County--Main Street ([published 1866])#81. Typical Night Scene In an Indiana Glass Works. Location: Indiana.#81. Typical Night Scene In an Indiana Glass Works. Location: Indiana. (1908 August.)Group of Mountain-Whites. Peuland family at Scaly Gap, N.C. Location: Scaly Gap, North Carolina.Group of Mountain-Whites. Peuland family at Scaly Gap, N.C. Location: Scaly Gap, North Car ([1909])Trade parade in memory of fire victimsTrade parade in memory of fire victims (1911 [April or May])American sporting scene - trout fishingAmerican sporting scene - trout fishing (New York : Published)Snake River Indians' scalp danceSnake River Indians' scalp dance (c1902.)Survivors of TITANIC - family groupSurvivors of TITANIC - family group ([1912])Suffragette parade Mar. 3, 1913; Wash., D.C.Suffragette parade Mar. 3, 1913; Wash., D.C. (1913 Mar. 3.)Necktie workshop in a Division Street tenementNecktie workshop in a Division Street tenement ([ca. 1889])[A class in dressmaking, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia][A class in dressmaking, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia] ([1899])A happy familyA happy family ([1866])A proper family re-unionA proper family re-union (1865)[Auto parade, Stuttgart ?, Ark. ca. 1910][Auto parade, Stuttgart ?, Ark. ca. 1910]National women's trade union league emblemNational women's trade union league emblemThe life and age of man. Stages of man's life, from the cradle to the graveThe life and age of man. Stages of man's life, from the cradle to the graveAntique Photo Print - Watercolor painting by the Nigerian artist D.L.K (2)Antique Photo Print - Watercolor painting by the Nigerian artist D.L.K (2)Marchers in Suffrage parade, 5/4/12 - Miss Brannan & Mrs. John Rogers, Jr.Marchers in Suffrage parade, 5/4/12 - Miss Brannan & Mrs. John Rogers, Jr. (1912 May 4.)The statue, or the adoration of the wise-men of the westThe statue, or the adoration of the wise-men of the west (London : [s.n.] ; So)What may be doing abroad - what is doing at homeWhat may be doing abroad - what is doing at home ([1769])War dance - African village""War dance - African village"" (c1901.)[Richard Wagner, 1813-1883; scene at funeral; crowd around hearse][Richard Wagner, 1813-1883; scene at funeral; crowd around hearse][Rural scenes of children fishing: barefoot boy" on dirt road with wood pole]"[Rural scenes of children fishing: barefoot boy" on dirt road with wood pole]"[Headquarters, National League of Women Voters, 532 17th St., N.W., Washington][Headquarters, National League of Women Voters, 532 17th St., N.W., Washington]My Old Kentucky Home""My Old Kentucky Home""Two nude men: one standing, one recliningTwo nude men: one standing, one reclining ([between 1500 and 15)[Lantern slide of Chinatown scene, ca. 1896, by Arnold Genthe][Lantern slide of Chinatown scene, ca. 1896, by Arnold Genthe][Lantern slide of Chinatown scene, ca. 1896, by Arnold Genthe][Lantern slide of Chinatown scene, ca. 1896, by Arnold Genthe]Home of C.C. Dodson, Knoxville, Tenn.Home of C.C. Dodson, Knoxville, Tenn. ([1899?])International Exhibition, Phila., Pa: Women's Pavilion from North GalleryInternational Exhibition, Phila., Pa: Women's Pavilion from North Gallery (c1876.)American winter scene / C.F. Witman.American winter scene / C.F. Witman. (c1874.)[Mrs. Dube's sewing class][Mrs. Dube's sewing class]A Fantasy from the Pony War DanceA Fantasy from the Pony War DanceJenny Lind's Home Sweet HomeJenny Lind's Home Sweet Home (1851)[A Japanese lady kneeling in her home][A Japanese lady kneeling in her home][Pocatello, Idaho land rush, 1903: line of men and woman][Pocatello, Idaho land rush, 1903: line of men and woman]Women's PavilionWomen's PavilionCaptain Clark and his men shooting bearsCaptain Clark and his men shooting bears (Philadelphia : Print)4 P.M. Ceru family, 143 Thompson St., near tenement, N.Y. In this dirty attic home with a dog and a cat adding to the other filth that accumulates, these three make artificial leaves. The little five-year-old helps some. She was sighing, Tired." Her sister (about 10 years old) works until 9 P.M. some nights although she is near-sighted. At home she keeps her glasses on the shelf 1912. The 5-year-o4 P.M. Ceru family, 143 Thompson St., near tenement, N.Y. In this dirty attic home with a New Jersey - Island Heights. [View from front of] Band (men in uniform) marching with children watchingNew Jersey - Island Heights. [View from front of] Band (men in uniform) marching with chilBandstands: Bath, N.Y. [with band]Bandstands: Bath, N.Y. [with band]Engraved to represent a group of persons hailing the American eagle and the rising sunEngraved to represent a group of persons hailing the American eagle and the rising sun ([no date recorded on)[Lenin speaking to crowd in city square, May 5, 1920][Lenin speaking to crowd in city square, May 5, 1920][Mrs. Phoebe Apperson Hearst's home, Pleasanton, Cal.: dining room with table setting for four][Mrs. Phoebe Apperson Hearst's home, Pleasanton, Cal.: dining room with table setting for ([192-])Southern Appalachian people, descendents of Europeans: 2 men in caps and overalls, full length, seated, with arms around each otherSouthern Appalachian people, descendents of Europeans: 2 men in caps and overalls, full le ([between 1923 and 19)The Harpist, Royal Austrian BandThe Harpist, Royal Austrian Band (c1894 April 2.)Women carrying peat, a great fuel of Ireland village Dooagh, Achill Island, IrelandWomen carrying peat, a great fuel of Ireland village Dooagh, Achill Island, Ireland (c1903.)Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KansasMassachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas (Washington : Gardner)Snake River Indians' scalp danceSnake River Indians' scalp dance (c1902.)Equality. All men are created equal...but not...shoes""Equality. All men are created equal...but not...shoes"" (c1910.)[Illus. of children's stories in Harper's Young People: Boots tricks the princess into showing herself][Illus. of children's stories in Harper's Young People: Boots tricks the princess into sho[Children's Home, Randolph, N.Y.][Children's Home, Randolph, N.Y.]Suffrage parade, N.Y.C.Suffrage parade, N.Y.C. (1913 May 3.)This is how Polish children look when they arrive in IranThis is how Polish children look when they arrive in Iran (ca.1942.)[History class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama][History class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama] ([1902])[Kingston, Jamaica, and vicinity: street scene; trolleys][Kingston, Jamaica, and vicinity: street scene; trolleys] (c1900.)Be it ever so humble Cayey Porto Rico"Be it ever so humble Cayey Porto Rico" (c1899.)

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