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Blizzard of 1888: State Street, Bridgeport, March 1888

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Group of men and boys stand on a sidewalk and in the street surrounded by large piles of snow. Most wear winter clothing, including hats or caps. Most have beards or mustaches. One man appears to be African-American. Commercial buildings have signs that read: "J. Baulieu / Dentist" "Warnock /Portrait / Landscape and Marine /Photographer" "A Wintter / [La]ger Bier [sic]" "John Weldon." Leafless trees and utility poles line the street. Inscribed in image: "No. 3 Down State Street." Inscribed on back: "(Looking east from Main St. to Water St.)"
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