Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., ca. 1868-1881

North view of Raymond Avenue as an unpaved road lined by trees in leaf. A wooden fence is on the left. A stone wall is on the right.
North view of Raymond Avenue as an unpaved road lined by trees in leaf. A wooden fence is on the left. A stone wall is on the right.
Interior (the Meridian Room) of Observatory of Vassar College with telescopes, brick pillars, ladder and books on shelves.
Observatory of Vassar College with path, lawn, trees and lamp post. Building is partially covered by vines. Also shows women wearing long dresses, most with hats. Several of them are playing croquet and one is holding a parasol.
Ten female students wearing long dresses, seated, holding books. Also shows flowers, lawn and trees in leaf.
Main Building of Vassar College seen through entrance gates of the Lodge with evergreen-lined drive.
View of Main Building, Calisthenium and Riding Academy, Physics Building and Gas and Boiler House of Vassar College from Sunset Hill with path, lawn and trees.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. Large trees in leaf are in the background. An unpaved drive lined by evergreens is in the foreground.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. A brick wall is on each side. Trees are in the background. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Main Building is seen through the arch.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. Large trees are in the background. A long, unpaved drive lined by evergreens is in the foreground. A horsecar is seen through the arch.
Room with lace-curtained window, lamp, tables, couch, chair, pictures, books, plants and glass display case.
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