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Fort Frederick. Art print related to American Revolution

Fort Frederick. Art print related to American Revolution

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Bath Room Interior, 'Eastlake' Design.

Bath Room Interior, 'Eastlake' Design.

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Bath Room Interior, 'Eastlake' Design.

Bath Room Interior, 'Eastlake' Design.

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The burning of Schenectady, on the ninth of February, 1689-90.

The burning of Schenectady, on the ninth of February, 1689-90.

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Main building of the first group. Side view of a flank building of the first group.

Main building of the first group. Side view of a flank building of the...

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The old Virginia capitol. - Public domain dedication image

The old Virginia capitol. - Public domain dedication image

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Founding fathers. Residence of John Adams

Founding fathers. Residence of John Adams

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Founding fathers. The Livingston house.

Founding fathers. The Livingston house.

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The 'Indoro'. - Victorian era public domain image

The 'Indoro'. - Victorian era public domain image

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The 'Indoro' embossed. - An open book with a piece of paper on top of it
The 'Indoro' Embossed. - Victorian era public domain image

The 'Indoro' Embossed. - Victorian era public domain image

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The 'Indoro'. - Victorian era public domain image

The 'Indoro'. - Victorian era public domain image

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Copper Seat and Foot Baths. - Public domain dedication image

Copper Seat and Foot Baths. - Public domain dedication image

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Entrance to the Citadel.  Showing the rudely constructed wooden bridge across the moat and Turkish sentries on guard

Entrance to the Citadel. Showing the rudely constructed wooden bridge...

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Belvoir, Albemarle County, Virginia, residence of United States Senator John Walker, 1790, destroyed by fire 1836.

Belvoir, Albemarle County, Virginia, residence of United States Senato...

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Res[idence] of Wm. [William] Paca, Queenstown, Md.

Res[idence] of Wm. [William] Paca, Queenstown, Md.

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Muger de Belem, casada - Egypt, Israel

Muger de Belem, casada - Egypt, Israel

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Valve Hopper Closets, Porcelain-Lined.

Valve Hopper Closets, Porcelain-Lined.

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Patent Flushing-Rim Hoppers. - Victorian era public domain image

Patent Flushing-Rim Hoppers. - Victorian era public domain image

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Sectional Slabs and Bowls on Brackets.

Sectional Slabs and Bowls on Brackets.

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Motts Double Wash Stands. Plain, painted, galvanized and enameled.

Motts Double Wash Stands. Plain, painted, galvanized and enameled.

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Mott's Iron Urinals. - Victorian era public domain image

Mott's Iron Urinals. - Victorian era public domain image

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Demarest's Porcelain-Lined Slop Sink with Brass Flushing-rim.

Demarest's Porcelain-Lined Slop Sink with Brass Flushing-rim.

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Steam boats. - Public domain image of a steam boat

Steam boats. - Public domain image of a steam boat

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Founding fathers. Old State House in 1791.

Founding fathers. Old State House in 1791.

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Eastern view of Main-street, Palmyra.

Eastern view of Main-street, Palmyra.

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Via Dolorosa - the Ecce Homo Arch

Via Dolorosa - the Ecce Homo Arch

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The Houses of the Rich and Poor Man, Dives and Lazarus. This is the most picturesque group of buildings in the Via Dolorosa. In the foreground are a Bedouin mounted on a camel laden with forage, and an Ashkenazi Jew conversing with a water-seller

The Houses of the Rich and Poor Man, Dives and Lazarus. This is the mo...

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View of the landing-place of Arnold ; New London Harbor, looking north ; New London Harbor [chart].

View of the landing-place of Arnold ; New London Harbor, looking north...

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[The Wolcott monuments, Litchfield, Connecticut .]

[The Wolcott monuments, Litchfield, Connecticut .]

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Castle Garden--exterior view from the Battery ; Interior of Castle Garden in former times.

Castle Garden--exterior view from the Battery ; Interior of Castle Gar...

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Entrance to the Hospice of St. John and Minaret of Omar.  A muezzin in the balcony chanting the call to prayer. Peasants loading a camel in the foreground, and a townswoman wearing a white izzar and dark veil in the distance

Entrance to the Hospice of St. John and Minaret of Omar. A muezzin in...

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North-west corner of the Haram esh Sherif, showing the highest minaret of the sanctuary, and the old Serai, which is now used as a state prison

North-west corner of the Haram esh Sherif, showing the highest minaret...

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Founding fathers. The Ford mansion.

Founding fathers. The Ford mansion.

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The old Schuyler Mansion, Albany, N.Y.

The old Schuyler Mansion, Albany, N.Y.

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Remains of Dunmore's palace ; The old Capital ; The old magazine.

Remains of Dunmore's palace ; The old Capital ; The old magazine.

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[Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellamont.]

[Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellamont.]

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Absalom's Pillar, Valley of Jehoshaphat, the village of Siloam in the distance partly concealed by olive-trees. Bridge over the bed of the Kedron

Absalom's Pillar, Valley of Jehoshaphat, the village of Siloam in the ...

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Kefr et Tur, the village on the summit of Olivet, from the so-called "Crusaders' Field," where an ox and an ass yoked together are dragging a primitive plough

Kefr et Tur, the village on the summit of Olivet, from the so-called "...

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[Josiah Quincy Jr.] Art print - Pictorial field book of the revolution

[Josiah Quincy Jr.] Art print - Pictorial field book of the revolution

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Summit of the Hill of Evil Counsel. This weird-looking solitary tree is a landmark for miles around

Summit of the Hill of Evil Counsel. This weird-looking solitary tree i...

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The Valley of Hinnom.  Ancient tombs on the left and terraces planted with olive-trees on the right

The Valley of Hinnom. Ancient tombs on the left and terraces planted ...

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Honora Sneyd. Art print - Pictorial field book of the revolution

Honora Sneyd. Art print - Pictorial field book of the revolution

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Washington's head-quarters at Newburgh ; Relics in Washington's head-quarters.

Washington's head-quarters at Newburgh ; Relics in Washington's head-q...

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External stairway of a house at Bethlehem. Two women grinding corn on the stairs

External stairway of a house at Bethlehem. Two women grinding corn on ...

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Northern end of the Dead Sea - Egypt, Israel

Northern end of the Dead Sea - Egypt, Israel

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The Battle of the Waxhaws, May 29th, 1780.

The Battle of the Waxhaws, May 29th, 1780.

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Ain-es-Sultan, the Sultan's Spring, commonly called the Fountain of Elisha, or the Prophet's Fountain

Ain-es-Sultan, the Sultan's Spring, commonly called the Fountain of El...

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Taleil-el-Fûl, from Neby Samwil, generally regarded as the Gibeah of Saul.

Taleil-el-Fûl, from Neby Samwil, generally regarded as the Gibeah of S...

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Beitîn, the ancient Bethel.  To the north-west, in the highest part of the village, are the ruins of a tower with ancient substructions

Beitîn, the ancient Bethel. To the north-west, in the highest part of...

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Mount Tabor from "the Waters of Megiddo," formed by an important branch of the river Kishon, which traverses the "Plain of Megiddo"

Mount Tabor from "the Waters of Megiddo," formed by an important branc...

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Part of the colonnade which once encircled Samaria. On the south side, near to the west end, a great number of columns are still standing

Part of the colonnade which once encircled Samaria. On the south side,...

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The hills of Samaria from Sûlem, the ancient Shunem.  Zerîn (Jezreel) appears upon the plain below, and in the foreground there is a characteristic example of the Cactus Opuntia (prickly pear) in blossom

The hills of Samaria from Sûlem, the ancient Shunem. Zerîn (Jezreel) ...

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Mount Tabor.  Called by the Arabs Jebel et Tûr (mountain of light or purity), the name which they also give to the Mount of Olives

Mount Tabor. Called by the Arabs Jebel et Tûr (mountain of light or p...

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The Well at Kefr Kenna.  The sculptured sarcophagus in the foreground is used as a trough for cattle

The Well at Kefr Kenna. The sculptured sarcophagus in the foreground ...

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Wâdy Shib'a, from Hebbâriyeh.  The village of Shib'a may be seen on the summit of the second peak; it is the highest inhabited place in Mount Hermon (Jebel esh Sheikh)

Wâdy Shib'a, from Hebbâriyeh. The village of Shib'a may be seen on th...

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Entrance to Damascus, by the road through the Merj, or meadow, west of the city. The large building on the right, with its many domes and two slender minarets, is the Tekîyeh, or hospital for pilgrims, built by Sultan Selim I in A.D. 1516.
The gateway, Hâsbeiya.  The town is two thousand two hundred feet above the sea-level, on the west side of an amphitheatre of hills covered to their summits with vineyards, orchards, and olive groves

The gateway, Hâsbeiya. The town is two thousand two hundred feet abov...

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The six columns of the Great Temple, Ba'albek. The winter winds have almost destroyed the carving on the north side of the capitals; but the south side of the capitals and of the entablature, shown above, are in a good state of preservation

The six columns of the Great Temple, Ba'albek. The winter winds have a...

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The natural bridge, Lebanon. It is called in Arabic "Jisr el Hajr" (The Bridge of Stone). It spans the chasm through which flows the Neb'a el Lebban (Fountain of Milk), one of the sources of the Nahr el Kelb (the Dog River).

The natural bridge, Lebanon. It is called in Arabic "Jisr el Hajr" (Th...

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Gate of 'Akka (St. Jean d'Acre). It is the only entrance to the city and is situated near the south end of the eastern land wall, close to the head of the shallow harbor.

Gate of 'Akka (St. Jean d'Acre). It is the only entrance to the city a...

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Râs el Abyad. Showing the north or Tyrian side. The little tower in the distance is a Turkish guard-house, where tolls are levied, as it commands the pass to Acre.

Râs el Abyad. Showing the north or Tyrian side. The little tower in th...

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The Nahr el Aujeh from Kûlat Râs el 'Ain.  The river rises out of the earth in several copious streams at the foot of the mound on which the castle stands.  This mound has been satisfactorily identified as the site of Antipatris.

The Nahr el Aujeh from Kûlat Râs el 'Ain. The river rises out of the ...

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The castle of Caesarea. A medieval structure, with marble columns built transversely into the walls. In the interior there are several vaulted chambers.  It stands on the ancient mole on the south side of the harbour.

The castle of Caesarea. A medieval structure, with marble columns buil...

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The Dead Sea, looking north-east from Engedi.  Anciently called the Salt Sea and the Sea of the Plain.  The name Dead Sea, now so familiar, does not occur in the Bible ; it was adopted by Greek and Roman writers in the second century of our era.  The Arabs call this sea Bahr Lût (Sea of Lot.)

The Dead Sea, looking north-east from Engedi. Anciently called the Sa...

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The wilderness of Engedi, where David and his followers lived among the 'rocks of the wild goats'. There are many caves in the hillside which might well serve as a place of refuge for fugitives and outlaws.

The wilderness of Engedi, where David and his followers lived among th...

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Wâdy Feirân. Acacia seyal is the same as the shittim-tree.  The Arabs lop these trees for charcoal, &c., in the cruellest and most unscientific manner.

Wâdy Feirân. Acacia seyal is the same as the shittim-tree. The Arabs ...

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Wâdy Mukhateb, the "written valley" or "valley of inscriptions." The celebrated Sinaitic inscriptions abound in this valley on the right-hand side as one passes down.

Wâdy Mukhateb, the "written valley" or "valley of inscriptions." The c...

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Red Sea, as seen during the first day's march in the desert.  The proper adjustment of the load of the camel's back requires much skill. If it is unevenly balanced the poor beast suffers a good deal and begins grumbling until things are made ship-shape.

Red Sea, as seen during the first day's march in the desert. The prop...

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'Ayún Músa.  From this spot one probably commences the real desert journey.

'Ayún Músa. From this spot one probably commences the real desert jou...

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Suez.  The approach to the Suez canal from the south is by an artificially deepened channel in the gulf.  A stone pier one mile and three-quarters in length, erected on a sand-bank, runs from Suez to the entrance of this channel.

Suez. The approach to the Suez canal from the south is by an artifici...

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Wâdy Sh'reich. One of the peaks in the Wâdy Sh'reich is called Jebel Abu Mahrúreh, "The thunder-stricken mountain," a large portion of its summit having been detached by a thunderbolt.

Wâdy Sh'reich. One of the peaks in the Wâdy Sh'reich is called Jebel A...

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Brickmaking.  A wooden frame is placed in position, ready to receive the clay.

Brickmaking. A wooden frame is placed in position, ready to receive t...

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The vocal Memnon.  The nearer colossus formerly gave forth a low sound when the rays of the rising sun first glanced upon it.  The "song of Memnon" was famous in Roman times and is even said to have been heard in the present century.

The vocal Memnon. The nearer colossus formerly gave forth a low sound...

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On the canal (El Khalîg). Ths water-way, which runs through Cairo, was formerly navigable at high Nile.

On the canal (El Khalîg). Ths water-way, which runs through Cairo, was...

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Pulpit of the tomb-mosque of Barkûk.  Presented by the Kaït Bay.  It is  carved of hard limestone, and is one of the most beautiful existing specimens of Arabian sculpture.

Pulpit of the tomb-mosque of Barkûk. Presented by the Kaït Bay. It i...

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A seller of lanterns.  In houses provided with latticed windows only, candles are usually sheltered by lanterns like those suspended above.  One such lantern, with two or three wax candles in it, placed on the ground or on a low stool in a central position, is considered sufficient to light a large saloon.

A seller of lanterns. In houses provided with latticed windows only, ...

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Dartmouth College. Art print related to American Revolution

Dartmouth College. Art print related to American Revolution

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[Asher Brown Durand.] Art print

[Asher Brown Durand.] Art print

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Bloomingdale Asylum (Lunatic), a department of the New York Hospital.

Bloomingdale Asylum (Lunatic), a department of the New York Hospital.

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Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb. Art print

Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb. Art print

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J. Marion Sims. Art print related to American Revolution

J. Marion Sims. Art print related to American Revolution

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College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City.

College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City.

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Tammany Hall, 1830. Art print related to American Revolution

Tammany Hall, 1830. Art print related to American Revolution

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Christ Church, Alexandria, Virginia.

Christ Church, Alexandria, Virginia.

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Willm. Penn Art print related to American Revolution

Willm. Penn Art print related to American Revolution

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Gunston Hall. Art print related to American Revolution

Gunston Hall. Art print related to American Revolution

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The Shannondale Springs. Art print

The Shannondale Springs. Art print

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Give me liberty, or give me death!"

Give me liberty, or give me death!"

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Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey.

Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey.

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Livingston mansion. Art print related to American Revolution

Livingston mansion. Art print related to American Revolution

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Van Cortlandt's sugar house. - American Revolution 1775-1783

Van Cortlandt's sugar house. - American Revolution 1775-1783

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Old houses in Savannah

Old houses in Savannah

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State Street looking east from Lodge to Broadway.

State Street looking east from Lodge to Broadway.

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Entrance to the chapel of the Tomb of the Virgin in the valley of the Kedron. The lizards on the sunny wall are thoroughly characteristic of the place

Entrance to the chapel of the Tomb of the Virgin in the valley of the ...

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West Point cadet James W. Smith reading his defense statement at his court-martial hearing at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, January 12, 1871

West Point cadet James W. Smith reading his defense statement at his c...

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Part of the north wall of Jerusalem, formed of the native rock blended with masonry. A shepherd in the foreground is playing a double-reed pipe

Part of the north wall of Jerusalem, formed of the native rock blended...

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Chatham Theatre. - A black and white drawing of a building

Chatham Theatre. - A black and white drawing of a building

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Building lettered Holt's Hotel

Building lettered Holt's Hotel

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United States Hotel in New York.

United States Hotel in New York.

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