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The Liberty Bell comes to Town

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On July 6, 1915, crowds gathered along the Pennsylvania Railroad to see the Liberty Bell as it was being transported from Philadelphia to San Francisco for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.

Streetcar 129 Wreck

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On July 24, 1908, streetcar no. 129 of The Cleveland Southwestern and Columbus Railway ran unmanned for half a mile down North Main Street in Mansfield, Ohio before crashing into the Laver home just north of Sixth Street. No one was injured.

Steam Locomotive

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An image of a steam locomotive, with seven men sitting on the front and side. The postcard says Mansfield, Ohio, but the location and number of the locomotive is undetermined.

Schoolhouse and Sandusky, Norwalk, & Mansfield Car

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A car from the Sandusky, Norwalk, & Mansfield railway sits in front of a schoolhouse at an unknown location.

Public Library, Mansfield, Ohio

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Photo of the Carnegie Library at 43 West Third Street, Mansfield.

Public Library, Mansfield, Ohio

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Photo of the Carnegie Library at 43 West Third Street, Mansfield. Library is still under construction in photo. In the background is visible the building a 51 Library Court, which still stand today.

Public Library, Mansfield, Ohio

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Photo of the Carnegie Library at 43 West Third Street, Mansfield. Photo is taken from the north side of West Third Street and shows the east side and front of the library and the east side of the United Presbyterian Church.

Public Library, Mansfield, Ohio

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Photo of the Carnegie Library at 43 West Third Street shortly after construction.

Parade on Main Street

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A large unidentified marching band plays in a parade on Main Street, a group of soldiers follows the band.

Orange Street Flood - 1913

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A view of Orange Street during the 1913 flood.