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Assembly hall, Chautauqua, c1898. Creator: Unknown
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Assembly hall, Chautauqua, c1898. Creator: Unknown
Assembly hall, Chautauqua, c1898
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8 X 10 In Assembly Hall Auditorium Chautauqua New York State United States Dry Plate Negative Venue Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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This striking photograph captures the grandeur of Assembly Hall at Chautauqua Institution in New York State, United States, during the late 1890s. The image, a dry plate negative, was likely taken by an unknown photographer, possibly Edwin H. Husher or William A. Livingstone, both of whom were active in the field during this period. Chautauqua Institution, founded in 1874, was a popular educational and cultural center in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Assembly Hall, with its impressive architecture and seating capacity of over 4,000, served as the main auditorium for lectures, concerts, and other cultural events. The interior of the hall is shown here, with its high ceilings, ornate columns, and intricate woodwork, all bathed in soft, natural light filtering in from the large windows. The photograph, now held in the Library of Congress, is a testament to the rich heritage of American history and the importance of cultural institutions in shaping the country's intellectual and artistic landscape. The image invites us to imagine the lively debates, inspiring speeches, and moving performances that once filled the hall, bringing history to life and offering a glimpse into the past.
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