SOURCE:
Library of Congress Digital Archives
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Points of Interest
Transition from horse & wagon to automobile clearly evident.
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Rooms at the Hotel Patten:
- Rooms without private bath: $1.50-$2.00 per day
- Rooms With private bath: $2.00 and up
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In 1911:
- New car avg. cost is $1,130
- Milk (Qt) 8¢
- Bread (Loaf) 5¢
- Steak (lb) 20¢
I have no idea who he was, but he had a key to the roof.
The level of detail gives us a good view into the fashion of the day. Many different hat styles can be viewed. A number of men are seen with their pocket watch chains gleaming in the sunlight.