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Caption: "Fillmore, the new Market Street," c. 1907. A view of a busy Fillmore Street indicating that much of the city's business has moved from Market Street during reconstruction after the earthquake.
Date: 1907
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Caption: "Government building, Victoria, B.C.," c. 1908-1912. View of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria. Designed by Francis Rattenbury, the construction began on the complex in 1893 and finished four years later. The buildings were first used in 1898.
Date: 1908
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Caption: "Vernal and Nevada Falls - View From Glacier Point," c. 1917. Example of the spectacular views available from Glacier Point on the south wall of the Yosemite Valley. Vernal and Nevada Falls can be seen in the distance.
Date: 1917
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Caption: "Emerald Pool Yellowstone," c. 1923. Grace McCarthy (fourth from the right) and several unidentified people admire Emerald Pool in Yellowstone National Park. The pool, sometimes called Emerald Spring, is located in the park's Black Sand Basin. Yellow sulphur deposits, combined with the blue of the water, give the pool a vivid green color.
Date: 1923
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Caption: "Washington Street, Portland.," c. 1910. Scene on Washington Street in Portland, Oregon, featuring pedestrians, an electric trolley, and a banner noting "Republican Headquarters."
Date: 1910
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Caption: "Glacier Point - Overhanging Rock," c. 1935. Grace McCarthy poses for a photograph at Glacier Point's iconic overhanging rock. Glacier Point, on the south wall of the valley 3,200 feet above what is now known as Half Dome Village, provides panoramic views of the valley and many of its features. By the time this photograph was taken, safety railings had been installed at the Point to prevent visitors from tumbling over the cliff while trying to get the best views.
Date: 1935