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The New York Horse Show

This item is from a monthly recreation magazine. It describes the wonders of the New York horse show. It describes the extravagant event that is…

The Church of Central Africa: Open Doors Numerous and Inviting

My item discusses the importance of teaching natives first the way of their religion. Once a few natives are taught this new religion they can then go…

Apartment House Life In New York.

This document is significant for The House of Mirth Because it shows a depiction of what a typical floor plan looks like during the time that the book…

LURED TO RUIN AT MONTE CARLO

It talks about the large amount of high stakes gambling that took place and the subsequent fall. Much like Lily's relationship with Ned during the…

Executed Design for the House of H. L. Pratt, Esq. , Glen Cove, Long Island, NY

This image is of a plan for a home to be built on Long Island in 1900. What is featured here is an original plan drawn by Brite & Bacon, architect(s)…

Suburban homes on the "Old Colony." A directory for those who seek a suburban residence.

This directory is significant to the Lamplighter since it is about suburban homes on “Old Colony”, a place in Boston – the setting of this novel. This…

Lodgings for the Poor [a look at the current living conditions of the poor]

The newspaper article provides an interesting insight into the living conditions and perceived morality of the poor. In The Lamplighter, Nan Grant’s…

Organization of the primary schools of the city of Boston: September, 1854

This book lists out all the primary schools of the Boston area. The area is broken down into districts in which they then list the schools, number of…

Bridge between New York City and Long Island

This is a report that was issued as an update on the construction of a bridge between New York City (Lilly Bart’s home) and Long Island (a place…

A Chart of the Gulf Stream

This cartography of the gulf stream created by Benjamin Franklin, who also discovered the usefulness of the gulf stream, shows how the gulf stream…