Beautiful Fairmount Park Era and Its Historic Growth
A nostalgic tour explains Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, tracing its 1612 start with Morris’ Hill five acres, growth through purchases of Lansdowne, George’s Hill, and Egglesfield, and landmarks like Penn’s House, Grant's Cottage, and Lincoln statue. It highlights scenic vistas, historic mansions, and the park’s enduring civic value.
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Morris’ Hill
Frederick Graff
Fairmount
Lemon Hill
Lansdowne
Schuylkill River
Girand Avenue
Gaverane
John Penn
United States
William Binghaw
Philadelphia Water Works
Egglesfield
Swent Brier
Bolitude
Zoological Gardens
Jesse
Rebecca George
George's Hill
Delaware
Behoulkill
League Island
Tacony
Green Street
Society of the Cincinnat
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Building plan for a fireproof Dallas project with 100K on fourth floor
A Dallas County effort outlines a building designed to be fireproof throughout with elevators steam power and electric lights. The enterprising group has raised about 800 000 for the construction fund to enable the project on the fourth floor to house adaptable apartments and various uses.
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Supreme
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A Pretty Engineer Annie de Barr Breaks Barriers
Annie de Barr, a Chicago based engineer born to a French father and German mother, is among the few women in the country in her field. She oversees all machinery in her department, shovels coal with vigor, and faces a board over a questionable certificate, proving her skills amid gender barriers and rough, technical work.
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Chicago
Keown
Marbinery
Ann
Annie Ie Darrix
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Louis
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Miss de Bart
Board of Examining Engineers
Shakespearean Legend Inspires Mixed American Praise
A long editorial on William Shakespeare weighs his enigmatic personality and lasting influence. It argues his genius transcends era and nation, notes the uncertain details of his life, and contrasts English and American views while praising his dramatic mastery and character creation.
Store and dwelling plan with ornate interior details
Describes a combined store and dwelling on a corner plot with a broad veranda, two large front windows, and a front entrance on the wide street. Includes interior layout across two stories with a cellar, kitchen veranda, attic, and detailed timber framing, finishes, and fixtures. Also notes a screening art display and lists four Nebraska-based women appointed to a World’s Columbian Exposition board.
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Webraths
Nebraska
World's Columbian Exibition Ara
Myra
John & Srigngo
Ovanha
A. B. Martin
Broken Bow
B.C. Langworthy
Seward
Lena
Savory Named New Lord Mayor of London
My. Jocepa Savory aged 47 has been elected by the aldermen at Guildhall as the new lord mayor of London. Son of Joseph Savory of Buckhurst Berkshire, he is head of A. B. Savory & Son and has long involvement in corporate life dating from 1882 with Sir Polydore De Keyser in sheriff duties. Conservative and Primrose League member, his background includes Harrow education and family ties to Westmorland Cumberland lines.
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America
American Dress Association
Ian
Willian Shakespeare
Yenian
Jim
Tour
London
Ben Jonson
Hier
Stratford
Shakespeare
Jock
Hamlet
Othello
Lene
Barnstore
Alcibiades
Aspasia
Julius Cresar
Cleopatra
Anne Hathaway
Milghy
Poeta
Hanlly
Rygiaet
Caroline Braithwaite
Westmoreland and Cumberland
Purringdon Without
Tomy Odmond Knight
Savory
Primrose League
Lemon Elixir claims cure for digestive ailments and nerves
A vintage advertises Morley's Lemon Elixir as a remedy for biliousness constipation digestion headaches and nervous disorders. It cites a minister testimonial praising Dr Mogley's Lemon Elixir for curing years of digestive issues and kidney problems.
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Kidner
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Mogley
Lemon Elizrand
Dave
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Nurd Tutus
Atlanta
Georida
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Phil Adelphia
Devers
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Amercag
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Amerean
Weat Park
Penn
Philadelphia
William Penn
Somall Street
Market
Chestnut
Letitia
Howe
Tur Moore
Moore
Alona
Theoa
Steht
Wissnhielen Creek
Chamung
Amon
Hermts Glen
Ertuit's
Washington's
Pool
Indian Rock
Aldo Penn
Nourel Pigos
Nature
Annie DE Barr
Mom
William Shakespeare
Homer
Dante
Mullereé
Blackfhara
Timon
Benedick
Portia
Shylock
Desdemona
Brutus
Lear
Cordelia
Macbeth
Rosalind
Falstaff
Imogen
Cassius
Viola
Doghberry
Cressida
Hoop- Tara
Cultura
Weenan
Druuatiat
Tentonto
Justus Henn Browne
Santa
Hnation
Inchea
Davin W. King
Countiens
Ita Contet
Alik
Saljn
Tyrevestie Canyon
Aed Foraisber
Ules
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Rovere
St Biel Rma
Anaes
Bates
Binndds
Batea
G. A. H. Entertainments
Women's Relief Corps
Artis Dederichaen
New York
Liberty
Verandah
Vaebye
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Mayor “of
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Pryle
James Pyle
Ae Es
Martin Chuzzlewit
Nicholas Wickelly
Dombey Ang Son
Gleak Houge
Marion
Cuntary
Manta
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Chartes
Wubesribers
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Dickona
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