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Notes: The image numbers listed above were apparently assigned to each of the four views on the card. In some ways this card is among the most interesting of the collection. Here is Emma purchasing a card that you might expect a tourist in today’s…

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Notes: This scene is unlike what you will see today at Togus. Only one or two original out-buildings painted this sickly mustard color are still standing. This facility was among the nation's first veterans’ homes - established by Lincoln…

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Notes: Compare this scene with “Bird’s Eye View Pawtucket, R.I.,” sent June 5, 1912. On the face of the card Emma added labels for several buildings – "S & Robinson" and the "Music Hall" – as well as ‘High Street.” It is not absolutely clear…
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